US Bridges

Al 69 over Kings Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5.7 MI N Hale CO Line · Structure no. 010379

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Kings Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 69 over Kings Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 15,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,771 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 69
CrossesKings Branch
Location5.7 MI N Hale CO Line
RouteState Highway 69
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.072, -87.56737
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,210 (2016)
Projected traffic19,771 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Kings Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Al 69 over Kings Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 69 over Kings Branch carry?

About 15,210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over Kings Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Al 69 over Kings Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.