CO 14 over Second Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Alabama · 7.7 MI W Int CO Rt 10 · Structure no. 001559
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 14 over Second Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 14 over Second 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 14 over Second Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 14 over Second 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 Second Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO 14 over Second Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO 14 over Second Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.