US Bridges

AL-269 over NS Railroad

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · AL-269 Cane Creek · Structure no. 009460

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
451 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,492
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-269 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-269 over NS Railroad in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,492 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,652 by 2040. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-269
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationAL-269 Cane Creek
RouteState Highway 269
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79801, -87.27511
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,492 (2020)
Projected traffic4,652 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-269 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 5,492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is AL-269 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns AL-269 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.