Al 69 over Big Prairie Creek
GoodHale County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N JCT US 80 · Structure no. 013666
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,525
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 69 over Big Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Big Prairie Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,041 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 69 over Big Prairie 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 Big Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Al 69 over Big Prairie Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al 69 over Big Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.