US Bridges

CO RTE #14 over Bumpas Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N Waterloo C L · Structure no. 003207

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RTE #14 over Bumpas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RTE #14 over Bumpas Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RTE #14
CrossesBumpas Creek
Location1.3 MI N Waterloo C L
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94525, -88.06443
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1989)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
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$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RTE #14 over Bumpas Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RTE #14 over Bumpas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RTE #14 over Bumpas Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RTE #14 over Bumpas Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RTE #14 over Bumpas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.