US Bridges

Al 69 over Ut Twomile Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT US 82 · Structure no. 013977

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,550
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Ut Twomile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Al 69 over Ut Twomile Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 16,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,513 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAl 69
CrossesUt Twomile Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24176, -87.57543
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,550 (2016)
Projected traffic21,513 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Ut Twomile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 69 over Ut Twomile 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 Ut Twomile Creek carry?

About 16,550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over Ut Twomile Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Al 69 over Ut Twomile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.