US Bridges

Al 14 over Chubbehatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.W.Of Al 63 · Structure no. 012983

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Chubbehatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 14 over Chubbehatchee 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 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesChubbehatchee Creek
Location1.0 Mi.W.Of Al 63
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58, -86.08833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Chubbehatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 14 over Chubbehatchee 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 Chubbehatchee Creek carry?

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

How long is Al 14 over Chubbehatchee Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Chubbehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.