US Bridges

AL.14 over Hudson Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi.E.Of I-65 · Structure no. 010748

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Hudson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.14 over Hudson Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 25,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,789 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesHudson Creek
Location1.9 Mi.E.Of I-65
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50631, -86.38442
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,830 (2013)
Projected traffic34,789 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.14 over Hudson Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does AL.14 over Hudson Creek carry?

About 25,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL.14 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.