US Bridges

SR 69 over US 231 SR 53

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · JCT US 231 * SR 69 · Structure no. 006660

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over US 231 SR 53 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 69 over US 231 SR 53 in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,114 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesUS 231 SR 53
LocationJCT US 231 * SR 69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3151, -86.50288
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,224 (2022)
Projected traffic10,114 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over US 231 SR 53 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over US 231 SR 53 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 US 231 SR 53 carry?

About 7,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over US 231 SR 53?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over US 231 SR 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.