US Bridges

AL-17 over Lubbub Creek Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 5.1 MI N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 001692

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Lubbub Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-17 over Lubbub Creek Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1938, 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 3,908 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesLubbub Creek Branch
Location5.1 MI N JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20185, -88.10232
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2020)
Projected traffic3,908 by 2038
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$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Lubbub Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is AL-17 over Lubbub Creek Branch 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 Lubbub Creek Branch carry?

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

How long is AL-17 over Lubbub Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-17 over Lubbub Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.