US Bridges

Al 14 over Ivy Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 6.2 Mi.E. Dallas Co. L · Structure no. 020070

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 14 over Ivy Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesIvy Creek
Location6.2 Mi.E. Dallas Co. L
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45667, -86.77833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating93.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks14%
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Ivy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.