US Bridges

CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br

FairPosted for load

Choctaw County, Alabama · 4.1 MI W Int Al 17 * 108 · Structure no. 003126

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
740
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 14
CrossesPuss Cuss Ck W Relief Br
Location4.1 MI W Int Al 17 * 108
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.89174, -88.39069
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (1996)
Projected traffic742 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Ck W Relief Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.