US Bridges

Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E Al HWY 17 · Structure no. 004093

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSumter 20
CrossesSicolocco Creek
Location0.3 MI E Al HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1070
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7, -88.305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic485 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sumter 20 over Sicolocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.