US Bridges

CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.8 MI SE Int CO 71 · Structure no. 019766

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 69
CrossesMcpeters Branch
Location1.8 MI SE Int CO 71
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88706, -87.44859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (1989)
Projected traffic430 by 2028
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 69 over Mcpeters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.