Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.8 MI N Hale CO Line · Structure no. 010378
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 609 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,840
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 15,840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,956 by 2039. The structure is 609 ft (185.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 69 over Big Sandy 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 15,840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 609 ft (185.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.