US Bridges

AL-14 over Blubber Creek Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W Aliceville · Structure no. 003678

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Blubber Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-14 over Blubber Creek Branch 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 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,879 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-14
CrossesBlubber Creek Branch
Location1.0 MI W Aliceville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14088, -88.16334
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2013)
Projected traffic3,879 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Blubber Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is AL-14 over Blubber 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 Blubber Creek Branch carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Blubber Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-14 over Blubber Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.