Al - 269 over Short Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · .2 Mi. So.Birmingport · Structure no. 017836
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 445 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,858
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 269 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 269 over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,858 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,733 by 2044. The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 269 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 269 over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 269 over Short Creek carry?
About 3,858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Al - 269 over Short Creek?
The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 269 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.