US Bridges

AL-14 over Warrior River Relief

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W Warrior River · Structure no. 015732

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Warrior River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-14 over Warrior River Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,707 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesAL-14
CrossesWarrior River Relief
Location0.8 MI W Warrior River
RouteState Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82798, -87.83188
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2020)
Projected traffic2,707 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Warrior River Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Warrior River Relief 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 Warrior River Relief carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Warrior River Relief?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL-14 over Warrior River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.