US Bridges

W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · W 14th & Boynton Ave · Structure no. 001429

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 14th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW 14th & Boynton Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66222, -85.84889
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2025)
Projected traffic900 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch 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 2025.

How much traffic does W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W 14th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.