US Bridges

AL-69 over Lost Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · AL-69 at Lost Creek · Structure no. 016960

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-69 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-69 over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,454 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAL-69
CrossesLost Creek
LocationAL-69 at Lost Creek
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76333, -87.35833
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,454 (2020)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-69 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-69 over Lost 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 October 2023.

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

About 3,454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AL-69 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns AL-69 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.