CO RD 49 over Sipsey Relief Bridge
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Alabama · 0.6 S of Hubbertville · Structure no. 009315
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 49 over Sipsey Relief Bridge is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 49 over Sipsey Relief Bridge in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 49 over Sipsey Relief Bridge built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 49 over Sipsey Relief Bridge 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 Relief Bridge carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 49 over Sipsey Relief Bridge?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 49 over Sipsey Relief Bridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.