US Bridges

Al 69 over Millians Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 3.5 MI S Tuscaloosa CO Li · Structure no. 014921

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,960
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Millians Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Millians Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,960 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,347 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAl 69
CrossesMillians Creek
Location3.5 MI S Tuscaloosa CO Li
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95415, -87.62328
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,960 (2016)
Projected traffic10,347 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Millians Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 69 over Millians 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 Millians Creek carry?

About 7,960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over Millians Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 69 over Millians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.