Al 14 over Mortar Creek
GoodElmore County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. W.Of Elmore · Structure no. 020223
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 540 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,370
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 14 over Mortar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 14 over Mortar Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,050 by 2036. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 14 over Mortar Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 14 over Mortar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Al 14 over Mortar Creek carry?
About 21,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Al 14 over Mortar Creek?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Al 14 over Mortar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.