US Bridges

Al 69 over NS RR Active (+)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · RR 0.5 MI S of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 010771

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over NS RR Active (+) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over NS RR Active (+) 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 49,955 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,231 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 69
CrossesNS RR Active (+)
LocationRR 0.5 MI S of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 69
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16192, -87.54887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,955 (2022)
Projected traffic74,231 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over NS RR Active (+) built?

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

What condition is Al 69 over NS RR Active (+) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al 69 over NS RR Active (+) carry?

About 49,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over NS RR Active (+)?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 69 over NS RR Active (+)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.