US Bridges

AL.14 over Boggy Branch

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 4.5 Mi.W.Of Autaugaville · Structure no. 013765

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Boggy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.14 over Boggy Branch in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 78 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location4.5 Mi.W.Of Autaugaville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45091, -86.7334
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is AL.14 over Boggy Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does AL.14 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL.14 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.