US Bridges

Al 69 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5.0 MI S Windham Springs · Structure no. 014923

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 69 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 69 over Turkey Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 69
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5.0 MI S Windham Springs
RouteState Highway 69
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40994, -87.51115
Functional classRural Minor 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2016)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 69 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 69 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al 69 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 69 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.