US Bridges

State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E. of Norfolk R.R. · Structure no. 021461

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,704 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 14
CrossesBlue Girth Swamp East
Location1.1 MI E. of Norfolk R.R.
RouteState Highway 14
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43333, -86.935
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2013)
Projected traffic7,704 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$556,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Blue Girth Swamp East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.