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AL-14 over Brushy Creek

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Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W JCT I-59 · Structure no. 013277

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,207
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-14 over Brushy Creek in Greene 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 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 2,207 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-14
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT I-59
RouteState Highway 14
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8746, -87.9288
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,207 (2020)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-14 over Brushy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does AL-14 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,207 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns AL-14 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.