US Bridges

AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#2

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 5.5 Mi.E.Of AL.63 · Structure no. 012988

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,876 by 2033. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesAL14
CrossesWallahatchee CREEK#2
Location5.5 Mi.E.Of AL.63
RouteState Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57877, -85.97993
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 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 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#2 built?

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

What condition is AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#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 AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#2 carry?

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

How long is AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#2?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL14 over Wallahatchee CREEK#2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.