US Bridges

AL-14 over Jenny Watson Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E of Eutaw · Structure no. 000612

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Jenny Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-14 over Jenny Watson Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 96 years old, older 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 2,313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,734 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-14
CrossesJenny Watson Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Eutaw
RouteState Highway 14
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82783, -87.85795
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,313 (2020)
Projected traffic2,734 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Jenny Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is AL-14 over Jenny Watson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does AL-14 over Jenny Watson Creek carry?

About 2,313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Jenny Watson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-14 over Jenny Watson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.