US Bridges

County Road 14 over Rock Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 2 MI E JCT CO RD 41 · Structure no. 016595

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
674 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 14 over Rock Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesRock Creek
Location2 MI E JCT CO RD 41
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21582, -87.15437
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1996)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Rock 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Rock Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is County Road 14 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.