US Bridges

County Highway 14 over Smith Spring

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 4 572 Ft S JCT 69 · Structure no. 017489

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 14 over Smith Spring is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway 14 over Smith Spring in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,880 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 14
CrossesSmith Spring
Location4 572 Ft S JCT 69
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.353, -86.36101
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (1999)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway 14 over Smith Spring built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 14 over Smith Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway 14 over Smith Spring carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is County Highway 14 over Smith Spring?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns County Highway 14 over Smith Spring?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.