US Bridges

Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Al - 269 · Structure no. 004979

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,590 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 17,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,244 by 2043. The structure is 1,590 ft (484.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesAl 269 M.P.1.43
CrossesT C I Steel Mill
LocationAl - 269
RouteState Highway 269
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51389, -86.90056
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,590 ft (484.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,410 (2023)
Projected traffic21,244 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill carry?

About 17,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill?

The structure is 1,590 ft (484.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Al 269 M.P.1.43 over T C I Steel Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.