US Bridges

CO RD 569 over Whipporwill Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Al 75 T8R5 · Structure no. 016397

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 569 over Whipporwill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 569 over Whipporwill Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 569
CrossesWhipporwill Creek
Location0.5 MI W Al 75 T8R5
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.33125, -86.05937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2024)
Projected traffic141 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 569 over Whipporwill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 569 over Whipporwill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 569 over Whipporwill Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO RD 569 over Whipporwill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 569 over Whipporwill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.