US Bridges

AL.14 over Wallahatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 4.3 Mi.E.Of Al 63 · Structure no. 012986

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Wallahatchee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.14 over Wallahatchee 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 5 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,876 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesWallahatchee Creek
Location4.3 Mi.E.Of Al 63
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58064, -85.99245
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2013)
Projected traffic4,876 by 2033
Trucks4%
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$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Wallahatchee Creek built?

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

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

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is AL.14 over Wallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL.14 over Wallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.