US Bridges

Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Plantersville · Structure no. 012263

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 years old, older 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2034. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCo.Rd 14
CrossesBig Mulberry Creek
LocationPlantersville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65922, -86.92039
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2003)
Projected traffic793 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd 14 over Big Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.