US Bridges

AL-269 over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 62.9 MP on I-22/AL-269 · Structure no. 016420

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,079
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-269 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-269 over I-22 in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,562 by 2040. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAL-269
CrossesI-22
Location62.9 MP on I-22/AL-269
RouteState Highway 269
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80628, -87.27904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,079 (2020)
Projected traffic7,562 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-269 over I-22 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-269 over I-22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does AL-269 over I-22 carry?

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

How long is AL-269 over I-22?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns AL-269 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.