Al 69 over Little Prairie Creek
FairHale County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S Casemore · Structure no. 014611
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,330
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 69 over Little Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Little Prairie Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,029 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 69 over Little Prairie 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Al 69 over Little Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Al 69 over Little Prairie Creek?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al 69 over Little Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.