US Bridges

SR 69 over Brindley Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 015204

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Brindley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Brindley Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,716 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,402 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesBrindley Creek
Location2.5 MI N JCT US 278
RouteState Highway 69
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21, -86.765
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic6,716 (2022)
Projected traffic9,402 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Brindley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Brindley 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Brindley Creek carry?

About 6,716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Brindley Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Brindley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.