Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.8 MI N Hale County Line · Structure no. 017824
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 611 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,353 by 2042. The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 14,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 611 ft (186.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al 69 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.