US Bridges

SR 217 over Big Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 5.1M N CO RD 63 · Structure no. 020569

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 217 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 217 over Big Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 217
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.1M N CO RD 63
RouteState Highway 217
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.97636, -88.32097
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2022)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 217 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 217 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 217 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 217 over Big Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 217 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.