AL-17 over Coal Fire Creek
FairPickens County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S Lamar CO Line · Structure no. 012992
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-17 over Coal Fire Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Coal Fire Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-17 over Coal Fire Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-17 over Coal Fire 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 Coal Fire Creek carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is AL-17 over Coal Fire Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-17 over Coal Fire Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.