US Bridges

Al. 14 over White Water Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · In Autaugaville · Structure no. 012155

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 14 over White Water Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al. 14 over White Water 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 6 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,546 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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
CrossesWhite Water Creek
LocationIn Autaugaville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43696, -86.64064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2013)
Projected traffic6,546 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 14 over White Water Creek built?

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

What condition is Al. 14 over White Water 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 White Water Creek carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al. 14 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 14 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.