Al 14 over Rice Creek
FairPerry County, Alabama · East Cty Limits Marion · Structure no. 011028
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,890
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 14 over Rice Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 14 over Rice Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 100 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,546 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 14 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Al 14 over Rice 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Al 14 over Rice Creek carry?
About 1,890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Al 14 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Al 14 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.