US Bridges

CO 14 over Bumpass Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · N C1 of Waterloo · Structure no. 001525

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 14 over Bumpass Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 14 over Bumpass Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 119 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 14
CrossesBumpass Creek
LocationN C1 of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92728, -88.05962
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1989)
Projected traffic420 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 14 over Bumpass Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is CO 14 over Bumpass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO 14 over Bumpass Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 14 over Bumpass Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO 14 over Bumpass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.