US Bridges

Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Sec. 34 T5N R26E · Structure no. 016274

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood Creek in Dale 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 14
CrossesBlackwood Creek
LocationSec. 34 T5N R26E
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36251, -85.41729
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2002)
Projected traffic657 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$920,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 14 over Blackwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.