US Bridges

CO Rt 14 over Sinking Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E Int CO Rt 15 · Structure no. 019957

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 14 over Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 14 over Sinking Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO Rt 14
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.7 MI E Int CO Rt 15
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83022, -87.77236
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1988)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 14 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 14 over Sinking 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is CO Rt 14 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 14 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.