US Bridges

Al 17 over Ut Sanusi Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · .9 Mi. N. of Boyd · Structure no. 002311

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
138 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Ut Sanusi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 17 over Ut Sanusi 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 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 17
CrossesUt Sanusi Creek
Location.9 Mi. N. of Boyd
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63118, -88.30349
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2020)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2039
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Ut Sanusi Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 17 over Ut Sanusi 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 17 over Ut Sanusi Creek carry?

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

How long is Al 17 over Ut Sanusi Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Al 17 over Ut Sanusi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.