US Bridges

Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv

Poor

Jefferson County, Alabama · Al 269 * Atwood Ferry · Structure no. 009187

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
770 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2045. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesAl - 269
CrossesLocust Fk Warrior Rv
LocationAl 269 * Atwood Ferry
RouteState Highway 269
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58633, -87.10945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2025)
Projected traffic2,526 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 269 over Locust Fk Warrior Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.