CO RD 23 over Sipsey River Relief
FairGreene County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N Lewiston · Structure no. 004604
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1905 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 23 over Sipsey River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 23 over Sipsey River Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 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 23 over Sipsey River Relief built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 23 over Sipsey River Relief 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 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 23 over Sipsey River Relief carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1905 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 23 over Sipsey River Relief?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 23 over Sipsey River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.