US Bridges

Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. S. of Boyd · Structure no. 002306

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
690 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2033. The structure is 690 ft (210.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 17
CrossesSucarnoochee Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. of Boyd
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5969, -88.3064
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length690 ft (210.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2013)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 17 over Sucarnoochee 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 Sucarnoochee Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek?

The structure is 690 ft (210.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.