US Bridges

Al 14 over Waters Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · Radford · Structure no. 016908

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 14 over Waters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 14 over Waters Creek 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 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 14
CrossesWaters Creek
LocationRadford
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.59708, -87.20157
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2016)
Projected traffic889 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$980,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 14 over Waters Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 14 over Waters 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 Waters Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 14 over Waters Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 14 over Waters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.