Al 69 over Gabriel Creek
GoodHale County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N Havana · Structure no. 013347
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 69 over Gabriel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Gabriel Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,420 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,512 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 69 over Gabriel Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 69 over Gabriel 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Al 69 over Gabriel Creek carry?
About 8,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Al 69 over Gabriel Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al 69 over Gabriel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.