US Bridges

AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek Relief

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi.E.Of Perry Co.Line · Structure no. 003043

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek Relief in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesOak Mulgee Creek Relief
Location0.4 Mi.E.Of Perry Co.Line
RouteState Highway 14
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48453, -87.13368
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2013)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek Relief carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns AL.14 over Oak Mulgee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.