US Bridges

CO Rt 214 over Turkey Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E JCT SR 33 · Structure no. 007032

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,301
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 214 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 214 over Turkey Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 214
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 214
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56167, -87.25833
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (1992)
Projected traffic550 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 214 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 214 over Turkey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 214 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 214 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 214 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.