US Bridges

CO RD 14 over Okatuppa Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 2MI W Int Rt 67 * 80 · Structure no. 016845

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 14 over Okatuppa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 14 over Okatuppa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO RD 14
CrossesOkatuppa Creek
Location2MI W Int Rt 67 * 80
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84022, -88.228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (1996)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 14 over Okatuppa Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 14 over Okatuppa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 14 over Okatuppa Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 14 over Okatuppa Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 14 over Okatuppa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.