US Bridges

Al 17 over Ut Beaver Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · .7 MI S of Pickens CO Lin · Structure no. 018850

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
849
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 17 over Ut Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 17 over Ut Beaver Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAl 17
CrossesUt Beaver Creek
Location.7 MI S of Pickens CO Lin
RouteState Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98099, -88.29501
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2020)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2045
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 17 over Ut Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 17 over Ut Beaver 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 February 2025.

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

About 849 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Al 17 over Ut Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 17 over Ut Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.