US Bridges

AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E Aliceville · Structure no. 002673

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,083
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 1,083 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-14
CrossesLubub Creek Branch
Location2.5 MI E Aliceville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09603, -88.1362
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,083 (2020)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$524,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch carry?

About 1,083 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns AL-14 over Lubub Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.