US Bridges

SR 69 over Jackson Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 7.2 MI N of Jackson · Structure no. 020232

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Jackson Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2033. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesJackson Creek
Location7.2 MI N of Jackson
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59019, -87.97557
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2013)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Jackson 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 Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.