US Bridges

AL.14 over Sou.Rr

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · Jct.Of AL.14 and So.Rr · Structure no. 004571

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Sou.Rr is a concrete tee beam carrying AL.14 over Sou.Rr in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,987 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesSou.Rr
LocationJct.Of AL.14 and So.Rr
RouteState Highway 14
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43, -86.955
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2013)
Projected traffic7,987 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Sou.Rr built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.14 over Sou.Rr 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 Sou.Rr carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Sou.Rr?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns AL.14 over Sou.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.