US Bridges

AL.14 over Coosa River

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · In Town of Wetumpka · Structure no. 013276

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,067 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.14 over Coosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.14 over Coosa River in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,067 ft (325.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.14
CrossesCoosa River
LocationIn Town of Wetumpka
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55008, -86.19391
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,067 ft (325.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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$11.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.14 over Coosa River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.14 over Coosa River 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 carry?

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

How long is AL.14 over Coosa River?

The structure is 1,067 ft (325.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL.14 over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.