AL-102 over Sipsey River
FairFayette County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E JCT US-43 · Structure no. 013989
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 859 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,882
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-102 over Sipsey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-102 over Sipsey River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2040. The structure is 859 ft (261.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 AL-102 over Sipsey River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-102 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does AL-102 over Sipsey River carry?
About 1,882 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is AL-102 over Sipsey River?
The structure is 859 ft (261.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-102 over Sipsey River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.