US Bridges

AL-269 over Baker Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · AL-269 @ Baker Creek · Structure no. 017895

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-269 over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-269 over Baker Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,195 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-269
CrossesBaker Creek
LocationAL-269 @ Baker Creek
RouteState Highway 269
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66182, -87.20992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,195 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-269 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-269 over Baker 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does AL-269 over Baker Creek carry?

About 2,195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-269 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-269 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.