US Bridges

AL-14 over Big Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E Pickensville · Structure no. 003674

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-14 over Big Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,276 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-14
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.5 MI E Pickensville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21108, -88.25286
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2020)
Projected traffic2,276 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does AL-14 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Big Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns AL-14 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.