Al 14 over Buck Creek
FairAutauga County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi.E.Of Dallas CO · Structure no. 014198
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,019
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 14 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 14 over Buck Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 14 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 14 over Buck 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 Buck Creek carry?
About 3,019 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Al 14 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al 14 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.