US Bridges

SR 69 over Horse Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 5.1 Mi.N. of Morvin · Structure no. 015998

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
892 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Horse Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2033. The structure is 892 ft (271.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesHorse Creek
Location5.1 Mi.N. of Morvin
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04211, -88.03136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length892 ft (271.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Horse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Horse Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 69 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 892 ft (271.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.