US Bridges

AL-17 over Tombigbee River Relief

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N Tombigbee · Structure no. 012364

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,524
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Tombigbee River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Tombigbee River Relief in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesAL-17
CrossesTombigbee River Relief
Location1.0 MI N Tombigbee
RouteState Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08658, -88.22823
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2020)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Tombigbee River Relief built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-17 over Tombigbee River Relief 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 Tombigbee River Relief carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Tombigbee River Relief?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-17 over Tombigbee River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.