SR 169 over Flake Creek
PoorLee County, Alabama · 6.6 MI S Opelika · Structure no. 003363
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,640
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 169 over Flake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Flake Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,874 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 169 over Flake Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 169 over Flake Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 169 over Flake Creek carry?
About 3,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 169 over Flake Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 169 over Flake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.