US Bridges

Al 14 over Colwell Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E JCT SR 61 · Structure no. 013734

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Colwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 14 over Colwell Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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 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 7,220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,724 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesColwell Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT SR 61
RouteState Highway 14
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69965, -87.57212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic7,220 (2016)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Colwell Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Al 14 over Colwell Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Colwell Creek carry?

About 7,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Colwell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 14 over Colwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.