US Bridges

CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Int CO Rt 10 · Structure no. 001741

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
605
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO Rt 14
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.1 MI E Int CO Rt 10
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8858, -87.90794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (1992)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 14 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.