US Bridges

SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. N. Sr. 10 · Structure no. 015561

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 131 MP 0.899
CrossesSikes Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Sr. 10
RouteState Highway 131
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69613, -85.54095
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2013)
Projected traffic966 by 2033
Trucks16%
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 131 MP 0.899 over Sikes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.