US Bridges

AL-69 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · AL-69 Wolf Creek · Structure no. 001612

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,694
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-69 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-69 over Wolf 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 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-69
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationAL-69 Wolf Creek
RouteState Highway 69
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67276, -87.38771
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,694 (2013)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-69 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-69 over Wolf 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 Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,694 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-69 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns AL-69 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.