US Bridges

Al 14 over Corn Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi.E.Of Al 170 · Structure no. 012857

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Corn Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Al 14 over Corn Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 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 8,890 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,974 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesCorn Creek
Location0.9 Mi.E.Of Al 170
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55333, -86.16581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,890 (2013)
Projected traffic11,974 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Al 14 over Corn 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 Corn Creek carry?

About 8,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Corn Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.