AL-17 over Blubber Creek
FairPickens County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Tombigbee River · Structure no. 012365
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 613 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,524
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-17 over Blubber Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Blubber Creek 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 2033. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-17 over Blubber Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-17 over Blubber 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does AL-17 over Blubber Creek carry?
About 1,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is AL-17 over Blubber Creek?
The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-17 over Blubber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.