US Bridges

AL-69 over Cane Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · .1 Mi. W I-22 · Structure no. 016429

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,744
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-69 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-69 over Cane Creek 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 5,744 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,956 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAL-69
CrossesCane Creek
Location.1 Mi. W I-22
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81891, -87.31631
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,744 (2020)
Projected traffic8,956 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-69 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-69 over Cane Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does AL-69 over Cane Creek carry?

About 5,744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL-69 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns AL-69 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.