AL-69 over Tanyard Creek
FairWalker County, Alabama · AL-69 19th ST · Structure no. 013348
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,328
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-69 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-69 over Tanyard Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8,328 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,646 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-69 over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-69 over Tanyard 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does AL-69 over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 8,328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is AL-69 over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns AL-69 over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.