CO RD 49 over Sipsey River
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Alabama · 0.5 S of Hubbertville · Structure no. 006908
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 338 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 49 over Sipsey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 49 over Sipsey River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 49 over Sipsey River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 49 over Sipsey River 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 RD 49 over Sipsey River carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 49 over Sipsey River?
The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 49 over Sipsey River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.