US Bridges

AL-14 over Pipper Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E of Clinton · Structure no. 013910

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Pipper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-14 over Pipper Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAL-14
CrossesPipper Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Clinton
RouteState Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8966, -87.9566
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic1,867 (2020)
Projected traffic2,842 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Pipper Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Pipper 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 Pipper Creek carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Pipper Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-14 over Pipper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.