US Bridges

Al 17 over Sambo Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · .4 Mi. N. of Boyd · Structure no. 002309

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Sambo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 17 over Sambo 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 17
CrossesSambo Creek
Location.4 Mi. N. of Boyd
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62332, -88.30483
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2020)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2045
Trucks25%
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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Sambo Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 17 over Sambo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Al 17 over Sambo Creek carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Sambo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 17 over Sambo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.