US Bridges

CO 14 over Potts Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2 MI East of Waterloo · Structure no. 001561

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 14 over Potts Branch is a concrete slab carrying CO 14 over Potts Branch 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 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 14
CrossesPotts Branch
Location2 MI East of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91179, -88.01906
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (1989)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 14 over Potts Branch built?

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

What condition is CO 14 over Potts Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 14 over Potts Branch carry?

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

How long is CO 14 over Potts Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 14 over Potts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.