US Bridges

AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal

Poor

Elmore County, Alabama · 4.0 Mi.W.Of Wetumpka · Structure no. 008708

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
666 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,556 by 2033. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesAl.Power Co.Canal
Location4.0 Mi.W.Of Wetumpka
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54105, -86.26877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length666 ft (203 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2013)
Projected traffic15,556 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal?

The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns AL.14 over Al.Power Co.Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.