US Bridges

Co. Rt. 14 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 5.5 Mi. W. Jct. Co.Rd. 10 · Structure no. 001558

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 14 over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 14 over Brush Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 14
CrossesBrush Creek
Location5.5 Mi. W. Jct. Co.Rd. 10
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90462, -87.98592
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 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 width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (1989)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 14 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 14 over Brush 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. Rt. 14 over Brush Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 14 over Brush 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. Rt. 14 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.