CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.5 MI No. CR 26 · Structure no. 020237
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,485 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 7,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns CR 17 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.