US Bridges

Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 3.0 MI W of Suttle · Structure no. 000344

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River is a concrete culvert carrying Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesUt Cahaba River
Location3.0 MI W of Suttle
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56722, -87.19635
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2016)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River 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 Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 14 over Ut Cahaba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.