US Bridges

Al 69 over Rum Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.2 MI N of Englewood · Structure no. 010769

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
101 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
48,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Rum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 69 over Rum Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 48,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,369 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 69
CrossesRum Creek
Location3.2 MI N of Englewood
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1597, -87.5489
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,750 (2016)
Projected traffic63,369 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 69 over Rum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al 69 over Rum Creek carry?

About 48,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Al 69 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.