US Bridges

AL-17 over Linebarger Branch

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 3.8 MI N of Reform · Structure no. 002519

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Linebarger Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-17 over Linebarger Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 96 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesLinebarger Branch
Location3.8 MI N of Reform
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4282, -88.00905
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 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 traffic1,618 (2020)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2040
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Linebarger Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is AL-17 over Linebarger Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does AL-17 over Linebarger Branch carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Linebarger Branch?

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

Who owns AL-17 over Linebarger Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.