US Bridges

SR 69 over Kanetuche Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. North of Salitpa · Structure no. 020467

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Kanetuche Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Kanetuche Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesKanetuche Creek
Location2.5 Mi. North of Salitpa
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64256, -88.03689
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic819 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Kanetuche Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Kanetuche 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 Kanetuche Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Kanetuche Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Kanetuche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.