US Bridges

County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-12 T-4-N R-24-E · Structure no. 005487

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesKillebrew Mill Creek
LocationSEC-12 T-4-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33929, -85.58835
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2002)
Projected traffic657 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Killebrew Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.