US Bridges

County HWY 1414 over Short Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Alabama · 11916 Ft NW JCT 1409 · Structure no. 007821

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
469 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1414 over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1414 over Short Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 1414
CrossesShort Creek
Location11916 Ft NW JCT 1409
RouteCounty Highway 414
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32046, -86.20478
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1414 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 1414 over Short 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 County HWY 1414 over Short Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 1414 over Short Creek?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1414 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.