US Bridges

Al 17 over Caney Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · Geiger · Structure no. 018476

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 17 over Caney Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 17
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationGeiger
RouteState Highway 17
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87307, -88.30311
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2020)
Projected traffic1,422 by 2045
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 17 over Caney 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 Caney Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 17 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.