US Bridges

AL-17 over Town Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · Reform · Structure no. 012556

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-17 over Town Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,075 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesTown Creek
LocationReform
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37627, -88.01868
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2020)
Projected traffic4,075 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-17 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Town Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns AL-17 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.