US Bridges

AL-17 over Fenachee Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 3.1 MI N Sumter CO Line · Structure no. 000395

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Fenachee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-17 over Fenachee Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesFenachee Creek
Location3.1 MI N Sumter CO Line
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03722, -88.2841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$623,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Fenachee Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-17 over Fenachee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does AL-17 over Fenachee Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Fenachee Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns AL-17 over Fenachee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.