US Bridges

SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel.

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 5.4MI.N.OF Salitpa · Structure no. 003300

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel. in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2033. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesSalitpa Creek Rel.
Location5.4MI.N.OF Salitpa
RouteState Highway 69
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6955, -88.0456
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic819 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel. carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel.?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Salitpa Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.