US Bridges

Al 14 over Tallapoosa River

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · In Town of Tallassee · Structure no. 002550

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
1,738 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Al 14 over Tallapoosa River in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 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 12,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,253 by 2033. The structure is 1,738 ft (529.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesTallapoosa River
LocationIn Town of Tallassee
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53496, -85.89084
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,738 ft (529.7 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,810 (2013)
Projected traffic17,253 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$13.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Al 14 over Tallapoosa River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 12,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 1,738 ft (529.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.