US Bridges

SR 17 over Miles Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 0.2 Miles S of Chatom · Structure no. 017377

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Miles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17 over Miles Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesMiles Creek
Location0.2 Miles S of Chatom
RouteState Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45273, -88.26065
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2013)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$947,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Miles 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 Miles Creek carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Miles Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR 17 over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.