US Bridges

Al 14 over Wells Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W of Radford · Structure no. 016033

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Wells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 14 over Wells Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesWells Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Radford
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63835, -87.21663
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.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2016)
Projected traffic929 by 2044
Trucks13%
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$770,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Wells 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Wells Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.