US Bridges

County Road 14 over Posey Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 24 T12 R24 · Structure no. 005483

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Posey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 14 over Posey Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesPosey Creek
LocationSec 24 T12 R24
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01339, -85.59112
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Posey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 14 over Posey 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 County Road 14 over Posey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Posey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 14 over Posey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.