US Bridges

CO Road 95 over Sipsey River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 M NE of Hubbertville · Structure no. 018426

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 95 over Sipsey River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO Road 95 over Sipsey River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Road 95
CrossesSipsey River
Location1.5 M NE of Hubbertville
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84628, -87.72414
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 95 over Sipsey River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CO Road 95 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO Road 95 over Sipsey River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is CO Road 95 over Sipsey River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 95 over Sipsey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.