US Bridges

SR 69 over Estis Mill Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. N. of Coffeeville · Structure no. 004916

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Estis Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Estis Mill Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesEstis Mill Creek
Location3.5 Mi. N. of Coffeeville
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8004, -88.09105
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic611 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Estis Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Estis Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Estis Mill Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Estis Mill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Estis Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.