US Bridges

AL.14 over Branch

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 6.3 Mi.E.Of 63 · Structure no. 012859

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.14 over Branch 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 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesBranch
Location6.3 Mi.E.Of 63
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57655, -85.96595
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
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 rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,240 (2013)
Projected traffic5,711 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Branch built?

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

What condition is AL.14 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 4,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL.14 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.