AL-14 over Sipsey River
FairPickens County, Alabama · Greene CO Line · Structure no. 002676
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 916
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-14 over Sipsey River is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-14 over Sipsey River 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 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,589 by 2040. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-14 over Sipsey River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-14 over Sipsey River 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 2024.
How much traffic does AL-14 over Sipsey River carry?
About 916 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is AL-14 over Sipsey River?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns AL-14 over Sipsey River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.