US Bridges

AL.14 over Abercomby Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Al 63 · Structure no. 012982

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Abercomby Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.14 over Abercomby Creek 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,108 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesAbercomby Creek
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Al 63
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57789, -86.09451
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic6,020 (2013)
Projected traffic8,108 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Abercomby Creek built?

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

What condition is AL.14 over Abercomby 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 Abercomby Creek carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Abercomby Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL.14 over Abercomby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.