US Bridges

Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi.E.Of Dallas Co. · Structure no. 012977

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
541 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,019
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,066 by 2033. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 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
CrossesLittle Mulberry Crk
Location2.5 Mi.E.Of Dallas Co.
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46983, -86.83601
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,019 (2013)
Projected traffic4,066 by 2033
Trucks10%
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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk carry?

About 3,019 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Little Mulberry Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.