Al 69 over Big Brush Creek
FairHale County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N Greensboro · Structure no. 010065
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 69 over Big Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 69 over Big Brush Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,265 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 69 over Big Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 69 over Big Brush 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 2024.
How much traffic does Al 69 over Big Brush Creek carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Al 69 over Big Brush Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Al 69 over Big Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.