US Bridges

Al 69 over Harry Branch

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 5.5 MI S of Havana · Structure no. 002032

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Harry Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Harry Branch in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,693 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 69
CrossesHarry Branch
Location5.5 MI S of Havana
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82095, -87.60038
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2016)
Projected traffic4,693 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Harry Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 69 over Harry Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al 69 over Harry Branch carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over Harry Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 69 over Harry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.