US Bridges

AL-14 over Blubber Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 2.0 MI W Aliceville · Structure no. 021299

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-14 over Blubber Creek is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying AL-14 over Blubber Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,879 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-14
CrossesBlubber Creek
Location2.0 MI W Aliceville
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14754, -88.17082
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

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 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-14 over Blubber Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-14 over Blubber Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

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

How long is AL-14 over Blubber Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-14 over Blubber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.