US Bridges

AL-17 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 4.3 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 001935

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Jennings Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Jennings Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesJennings Creek
Location4.3 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32522, -88.04137
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2016)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-17 over Jennings 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 March 2024.

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

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns AL-17 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.