US Bridges

Co. Rd. 69 over Posey Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi. S.W. SR.243 CO.69 · Structure no. 018606

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 69 over Posey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 69 over Posey Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,140 by 2028. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 69
CrossesPosey Creek
Location1.1 Mi. S.W. SR.243 CO.69
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30663, -87.59178
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2002)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2028
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$998,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 69 over Posey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 69 over Posey 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 69 over Posey Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 69 over Posey Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 69 over Posey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.