US Bridges

SR 217 over Puppy Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 8.5 MI N CO RD 63 · Structure no. 008460

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,218
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 217 over Puppy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 217 over Puppy Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 217
CrossesPuppy Creek
Location8.5 MI N CO RD 63
RouteState Highway 217
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01748, -88.34769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2023)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 217 over Puppy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 217 over Puppy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 217 over Puppy Creek carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 217 over Puppy Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 217 over Puppy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.