US Bridges

AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · Walker Culman CO LN · Structure no. 018492

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
750 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,643
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,643 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,316 by 2040. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-69
CrossesSipsey Fork Warrior Rvr
LocationWalker Culman CO LN
RouteState Highway 69
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91091, -87.08411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,643 (2020)
Projected traffic4,316 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$7.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr carry?

About 3,643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-69 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.