US Bridges

County HWY 1014 over Beech Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 17013 Ft S JCT 69 · Structure no. 016147

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1014 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1014 over Beech Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 1014
CrossesBeech Creek
Location17013 Ft S JCT 69
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3232, -86.37942
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (1999)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1014 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 1014 over Beech 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 1014 over Beech Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 1014 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1014 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.