US Bridges

Al. 14 over Swift Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Autaugaville Cityof · Structure no. 012154

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
366 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 14 over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al. 14 over Swift Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5,460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,354 by 2033. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 14
CrossesSwift Creek
LocationAutaugaville Cityof
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.435, -86.65
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,460 (2013)
Projected traffic7,354 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 14 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 14 over Swift 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 14 over Swift Creek carry?

About 5,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al. 14 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 14 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.