US Bridges

Al 17 over Alamuchee Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. S.Of York · Structure no. 001750

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Alamuchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 17 over Alamuchee 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 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,695 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 17
CrossesAlamuchee Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S.Of York
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47466, -88.29096
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2019)
Projected traffic3,695 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$809,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Alamuchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 17 over Alamuchee 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 Alamuchee Creek carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Alamuchee Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Al 17 over Alamuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.