US Bridges

AL-17 over Agr Railroad

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · Agr Railroad Aliceville · Structure no. 013928

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,360
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Agr Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Agr Railroad in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,623 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesAgr Railroad
LocationAgr Railroad Aliceville
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12825, -88.15635
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2020)
Projected traffic5,623 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Agr Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-17 over Agr Railroad 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 Agr Railroad carry?

About 4,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Agr Railroad?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns AL-17 over Agr Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.