US Bridges

AL.14 over Coosa River Relief NO.2

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.W.Of Coosa River · Structure no. 012979

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Coosa River Relief NO.2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.14 over Coosa River Relief NO.2 in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,092 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAL.14
CrossesCoosa River Relief NO.2
Location0.5 Mi.W.Of Coosa River
RouteState Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55315, -86.20617
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,690 (2013)
Projected traffic17,092 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Coosa River Relief NO.2 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.14 over Coosa River Relief NO.2 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 Coosa River Relief NO.2 carry?

About 12,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Coosa River Relief NO.2?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL.14 over Coosa River Relief NO.2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.