Al 17 over Alamuchee*toomsuba Creek
FairSumter County, Alabama · York · Structure no. 001752
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,146 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,680
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 17 over Alamuchee*toomsuba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 17 over Alamuchee*toomsuba 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2042. The structure is 1,146 ft (349.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 17 over Alamuchee*toomsuba Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 17 over Alamuchee*toomsuba 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*toomsuba Creek carry?
About 1,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Al 17 over Alamuchee*toomsuba Creek?
The structure is 1,146 ft (349.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Al 17 over Alamuchee*toomsuba Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.