US Bridges

Al 14 over Noland Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 4.0 Mi. W. of Prattville · Structure no. 018341

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Noland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 14 over Noland Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesNoland Creek
Location4.0 Mi. W. of Prattville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4307, -86.51494
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 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 traffic5,880 (2013)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Noland Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Noland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Noland Creek carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Noland Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 14 over Noland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.