SR 69 over Browns Creek
FairMarshall County, Alabama · JCT SR 69 * Browns Creek · Structure no. 005980
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,881
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 69 over Browns Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Browns Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 84 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 5 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 15,881 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,233 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 69 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is SR 69 over Browns 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 69 over Browns Creek carry?
About 15,881 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 69 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns SR 69 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.