US Bridges

Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 3 Mi.S. CO RD 65 · Structure no. 004980

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake 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 3,705 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,521 by 2044. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 269 South
CrossesBayview Lake
Location3 Mi.S. CO RD 65
RouteState Highway 269
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5365, -86.9627
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,705 (2024)
Projected traffic4,521 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake built?

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

What condition is Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake carry?

About 3,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 269 South over Bayview Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.