US Bridges

AL.14 over Howard Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi.W.Of Autaugaville · Structure no. 013907

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Howard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.14 over Howard Creek 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 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,674 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesHoward Creek
Location2.0 Mi.W.Of Autaugaville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4403, -86.6909
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,470 (2013)
Projected traffic4,674 by 2033
Trucks13%
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$624,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Howard Creek built?

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

What condition is AL.14 over Howard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does AL.14 over Howard Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL.14 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.