US Bridges

Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 2.0 MI W Suttle · Structure no. 016863

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 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
CrossesRichey Lake Branch
Location2.0 MI W Suttle
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5519, -87.18958
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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$680,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch carry?

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

How long is Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 14 over Richey Lake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.