US Bridges

SR 69 over Stave Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. N. of Jackson · Structure no. 019168

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Stave Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Stave Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesStave Creek
Location3.0 Mi. N. of Jackson
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55105, -87.92979
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2013)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Stave Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Stave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Stave Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Stave Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Stave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.