US Bridges

SR 169 over Uchee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 4.5 MI N JCT US 431 · Structure no. 011700

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
643 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Uchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2033. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 169
CrossesUchee Creek
Location4.5 MI N JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 169
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37771, -85.18094
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2013)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$7.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over Uchee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Uchee Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.