US Bridges

AL-269 over NS Railroad

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · AL-269 RR · Structure no. 006063

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-269 over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-269 over NS Railroad in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-269
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationAL-269 RR
RouteState Highway 269
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71879, -87.26885
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$919,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-269 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-269 over NS Railroad 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-269 over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-269 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns AL-269 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.