US Bridges

CO Rt 12 over Sipsey River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 0.7 E of Newtonville · Structure no. 007663

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 12 over Sipsey River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Rt 12 over Sipsey River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2034. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 12
CrossesSipsey River
Location0.7 E of Newtonville
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54404, -87.77866
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (1996)
Projected traffic182 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 12 over Sipsey River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 12 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 Rt 12 over Sipsey River carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 12 over Sipsey River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 12 over Sipsey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.