US Bridges

Al 14 over CSX

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · In Town of Elmore · Structure no. 020226

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over CSX is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 14 over CSX 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 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesCSX
LocationIn Town of Elmore
RouteState Highway 14
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53841, -86.31527
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,370 (2016)
Projected traffic35,050 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over CSX built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over CSX 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 CSX carry?

About 21,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over CSX?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.