US Bridges

Co.Rt 1669 over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1669 · Structure no. 006320

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
178 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rt 1669 over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co.Rt 1669 over Duck Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2033. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rt 1669
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationCR 1669
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21818, -86.66092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1991)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rt 1669 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rt 1669 over Duck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rt 1669 over Duck Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rt 1669 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rt 1669 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.