US Bridges

AL-69 over Cane Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · .1 MI South Oakman · Structure no. 014924

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,912
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-69 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-69 over Cane Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,874 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-69
CrossesCane Creek
Location.1 MI South Oakman
RouteState Highway 69
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70928, -87.39062
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,912 (2020)
Projected traffic3,874 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-69 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-69 over Cane 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 Cane Creek carry?

About 2,912 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-69 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns AL-69 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.