CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChoctaw County, Alabama · 4.0 MI W Int Al 17 * 108 · Structure no. 009779
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,266 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 14 over Puss Cuss Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.