US Bridges

Al 14 over Dry Branch

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 3.3 Mi.W.Of AL.206 · Structure no. 013908

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 14 over Dry Branch in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 7,130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,603 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesDry Branch
Location3.3 Mi.W.Of AL.206
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43081, -86.50377
Functional classUrban 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.
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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2013)
Projected traffic9,603 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$541,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Dry 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 Dry Branch carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 14 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.