US Bridges

SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 9.3 Mi. N. of Moruin · Structure no. 005274

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location9.3 Mi. N. of Moruin
RouteState Highway 69
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0928, -88.0026
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2013)
Projected traffic689 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.