US Bridges

Al 14 over Yellow Water Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.E.Of CO RD 165 · Structure no. 014199

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 14 over Yellow Water 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,546 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location1.0 Mi.E.Of CO RD 165
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43715, -86.62885
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.
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 rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic4,860 (2013)
Projected traffic6,546 by 2033
Trucks11%
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$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Yellow Water Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Yellow Water 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 Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 14 over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.