US Bridges

AL-14 over Lindsey Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 2.7 MI E Miss ST Line · Structure no. 004573

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Lindsey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-14 over Lindsey Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesAL-14
CrossesLindsey Branch
Location2.7 MI E Miss ST Line
RouteState Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32018, -88.27427
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,054 (2020)
Projected traffic1,778 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Lindsey Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Lindsey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does AL-14 over Lindsey Branch carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-14 over Lindsey Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-14 over Lindsey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.