SR 17 over Bassetts Creek
GoodWashington County, Alabama · Chatom · Structure no. 013620
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,990
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Bassetts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Bassetts Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,990 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,435 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Bassetts Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Bassetts 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Bassetts Creek carry?
About 4,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Bassetts Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Bassetts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.