US Bridges

Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek Rel.

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. S. of Boyd · Structure no. 002307

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
705 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek Rel. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek Rel. 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 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2042. The structure is 705 ft (215 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 Rel.
Location1.3 Mi. S. of Boyd
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5998, -88.30704
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadH 15
Structure length705 ft (215 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2022)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek Rel. built?

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

What condition is Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek Rel. 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 Rel. carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek Rel.?

The structure is 705 ft (215 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 17 over Sucarnoochee Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.