US Bridges

SR 69 over Duck Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 5 MI S JCT SR 67 * SR 69 · Structure no. 012204

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Duck Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6,546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,164 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5 MI S JCT SR 67 * SR 69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24397, -86.65433
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,546 (2022)
Projected traffic9,164 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Duck Creek carry?

About 6,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.