US Bridges

AL-14 over Black Warrior River

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 3.7 Mies E of Eutaw · Structure no. 016564

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,725 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Black Warrior River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying AL-14 over Black Warrior River in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,707 by 2040. The structure is 3,725 ft (1,135.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesAL-14
CrossesBlack Warrior River
Location3.7 Mies E of Eutaw
RouteState Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82102, -87.8215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,725 ft (1,135.4 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Black Warrior River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Black Warrior River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does AL-14 over Black Warrior River carry?

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

How long is AL-14 over Black Warrior River?

The structure is 3,725 ft (1,135.4 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL-14 over Black Warrior River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.