Lock 17 Road over Prudes Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 11.9 MI N of JCT Ala 216 · Structure no. 006735
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lock 17 Road over Prudes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lock 17 Road over Prudes Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,031 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock 17 Road over Prudes Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock 17 Road over Prudes 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lock 17 Road over Prudes Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Lock 17 Road over Prudes Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Lock 17 Road over Prudes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.