US Bridges

Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Int Rt 67 * 80 · Structure no. 012035

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,325
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,375 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 14
CrossesSurveyors Ck Relief
Location1.3 MI W Int Rt 67 * 80
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84433, -88.21678
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (1996)
Projected traffic2,375 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 14 over Surveyors Ck Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.