US Bridges

Al 14 over Beaver Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 6.6 Mi.W. of Autaugaville · Structure no. 020071

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 14 over Beaver 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 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
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location6.6 Mi.W. of Autaugaville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45667, -86.77833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 14 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Al 14 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.