US Bridges

AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Copeland Ferry · Structure no. 017952

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
930 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-269
CrossesMulberry Fork Warrior
LocationCopeland Ferry
RouteState Highway 269
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66284, -87.17362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-269 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.