County Route 17 over Holly Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadMonroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N.W. Fountain · Structure no. 004586
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 17 over Holly Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 17 over Holly Mill Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 17 over Holly Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 17 over Holly Mill 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County Route 17 over Holly Mill Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 17 over Holly Mill Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 17 over Holly Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.