US Bridges

AL.14 over Stream

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.W.Jct US 80 · Structure no. 002982

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.14 over Stream in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,323 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesStream
Location0.2 Mi.W.Jct US 80
RouteState Highway 14
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43667, -87.06333
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2013)
Projected traffic4,323 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$471,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is AL.14 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does AL.14 over Stream carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL.14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.