US Bridges

County Route 17 over Bradley Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 2 Mi.N.W. Fountain · Structure no. 004587

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
307 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Bradley Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 17 over Bradley 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 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesBradley Mill Creek
Location2 Mi.N.W. Fountain
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61552, -87.41697
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2000)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Bradley Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Bradley 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 Bradley Mill Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Bradley Mill Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over Bradley Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.