US Bridges

Al 69 over I-65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · N JCT I-65 and SR 69 · Structure no. 007085

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 69 over I-65 in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,896 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAl 69
CrossesI-65
LocationN JCT I-65 and SR 69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11308, -86.86652
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,497 (2022)
Projected traffic11,896 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 69 over I-65 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Al 69 over I-65 carry?

About 8,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over I-65?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al 69 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.