Al 69 over Elliotts Creek
FairHale County, Alabama · Moundville · Structure no. 014612
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 69 over Elliotts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Al 69 over Elliotts 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,219 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 69 over Elliotts Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 69 over Elliotts 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 Elliotts Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Al 69 over Elliotts Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Al 69 over Elliotts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.