US Bridges

SR 69 over Tallahatta Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · .6MI.S.OF Cambell · Structure no. 004918

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Tallahatta Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 69 over Tallahatta 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2033. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesTallahatta Creek
Location.6MI.S.OF Cambell
RouteState Highway 69
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91489, -87.99027
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2013)
Projected traffic299 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Tallahatta Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 69 over Tallahatta 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 Tallahatta Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Tallahatta Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Tallahatta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.