AL-14 over Coal Fire Creek
FairPickens County, Alabama · 4.6 MI E Miss State Line · Structure no. 004575
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,215
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-14 over Coal Fire Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-14 over Coal Fire Creek 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 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Coal Fire Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-14 over Coal Fire 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 Coal Fire Creek carry?
About 1,215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is AL-14 over Coal Fire Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns AL-14 over Coal Fire Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.