17 TH ST over Town Creek
FairWalker County, Alabama · 17th ST * 1st Ave · Structure no. 000757
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17 TH ST over Town Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying 17 TH ST over Town Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17 TH ST over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17 TH ST over Town 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 17 TH ST over Town Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 17 TH ST over Town Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 17 TH ST over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.