SR 17 over Flat Branch
GoodWashington County, Alabama · 5.4 MI N of Mobile CO Lin · Structure no. 019698
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,460
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Flat Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Flat Branch in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,752 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch carry?
About 4,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Flat Branch?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.