CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Alabama · 0.7 S of Fayette · Structure no. 004300
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,065
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief carry?
About 1,065 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 35 over Sipsey River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.