US Bridges

SR 69 over U.S.43

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · Jackson · Structure no. 006658

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over U.S.43 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 69 over U.S.43 in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,862 by 2033. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesU.S.43
LocationJackson
RouteState Highway 69
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.52743, -87.90243
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2013)
Projected traffic4,862 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over U.S.43 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over U.S.43 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 U.S.43 carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over U.S.43?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over U.S.43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.