US Bridges

AL-69 over Stream

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N AL-269 · Structure no. 014254

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,027
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-69 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying AL-69 over Stream in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-69
CrossesStream
Location1.7 MI N AL-269
RouteState Highway 69
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85074, -87.30281
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2020)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-69 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-69 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is AL-69 over Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL-69 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.