US Bridges

Al 17 over Bodka Crk. Rel.

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · .5 Mi. N. of S.R.116 · Structure no. 002314

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Bodka Crk. Rel. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 17 over Bodka Crk. 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 17
CrossesBodka Crk. Rel.
Location.5 Mi. N. of S.R.116
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80952, -88.31168
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length353 ft (107.7 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 traffic796 (2022)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Bodka Crk. Rel. built?

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

What condition is Al 17 over Bodka Crk. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Al 17 over Bodka Crk. Rel. carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Bodka Crk. Rel.?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 17 over Bodka Crk. Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.