US Bridges

AL-269 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · AL-269 Burlington RR · Structure no. 010113

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,079
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-269 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-269 over BNSF Railroad in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,501 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-269
CrossesBNSF Railroad
LocationAL-269 Burlington RR
RouteState Highway 269
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81631, -87.28279
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,079 (2020)
Projected traffic6,501 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-269 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,079 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-269 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns AL-269 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.