US Bridges

_cr 14 over _little Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W Ala #9 · Structure no. 021537

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cr 14 over _little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _cr 14 over _little Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries_cr 14
Crosses_little Creek
Location1.0 MI W Ala #9
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05982, -85.62596
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$466,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _cr 14 over _little Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is _cr 14 over _little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does _cr 14 over _little Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is _cr 14 over _little Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns _cr 14 over _little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.