US Bridges

AL-14 over Branch

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W Clinton · Structure no. 010000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying AL-14 over Branch in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-14
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI W Clinton
RouteState Highway 14
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9212, -87.9936
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 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2020)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$727,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does AL-14 over Branch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns AL-14 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.