US Bridges

AL-17 over Trib. of Lubbub Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 001690

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Trib. of Lubbub Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-17 over Trib. of Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 3,429 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,224 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesTrib. of Lubbub Creek
Location2.5 MI N JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16498, -88.11037
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2020)
Projected traffic3,224 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Trib. of Lubbub Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is AL-17 over Trib. of Lubbub 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 Trib. of Lubbub Creek carry?

About 3,429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Trib. of Lubbub Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns AL-17 over Trib. of Lubbub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.