US Bridges

AL-69 over Indian Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · AL-69 Indian Creek · Structure no. 001611

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,694
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-69 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-69 over Indian Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,694 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-69
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationAL-69 Indian Creek
RouteState Highway 69
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62348, -87.36334
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,694 (2020)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-69 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-69 over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does AL-69 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-69 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns AL-69 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.