US Bridges

Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 2 MI S Wehadkee · Structure no. 008286

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 17
CrossesWehadkee Creek
Location2 MI S Wehadkee
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1991, -85.2725
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic300 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 17 over Wehadkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.