US Bridges

Al 69 over Ut Fivemile Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 4.0 MI S of Havana · Structure no. 002034

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Ut Fivemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 69 over Ut Fivemile 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,693 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 69
CrossesUt Fivemile Creek
Location4.0 MI S of Havana
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.842, -87.609
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic3,610 (2016)
Projected traffic4,693 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Ut Fivemile Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 69 over Ut Fivemile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Al 69 over Ut Fivemile Creek carry?

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

How long is Al 69 over Ut Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 69 over Ut Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.