AL-69 over Blackwater Creek
GoodWalker County, Alabama · AL-69 @ Blackwater Creek · Structure no. 018013
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,215 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,635
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-69 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-69 over Blackwater Creek 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 5,635 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,499 by 2040. The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-69 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-69 over Blackwater 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does AL-69 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 5,635 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is AL-69 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-69 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.