US Bridges

Al 17 over Kinterbish Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N.Of Choctaw Co.Ln. · Structure no. 001749

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
415 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Kinterbish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 17 over Kinterbish Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,702 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 17
CrossesKinterbish Creek
Location1 Mi. N.Of Choctaw Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32142, -88.18063
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,264 (2022)
Projected traffic1,702 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Kinterbish Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 17 over Kinterbish 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Al 17 over Kinterbish Creek carry?

About 1,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Kinterbish Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Al 17 over Kinterbish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.