US Bridges

Al 69 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 5.0 MI S of Havana · Structure no. 002033

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
4,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Five Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Five Mile Creek 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 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 4,676 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,298 by 2042. The structure is 398 ft (121.2 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
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location5.0 MI S of Havana
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82927, -87.60413
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadH 15
Structure length398 ft (121.2 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 traffic4,676 (2022)
Projected traffic6,298 by 2042
Trucks12%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 69 over Five Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Al 69 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 4,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 69 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.