US Bridges

SR 14 over Stone Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Town of Tallassee · Structure no. 009644

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Stone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 14 over Stone Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 84 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 5,257 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,317 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesStone Creek
LocationTown of Tallassee
RouteState Highway 14
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5516, -85.85857
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,257 (2023)
Projected traffic7,317 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR 14 over Stone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Stone Creek carry?

About 5,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.