CO RD 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Alabama · County Line on CO RD 181 · Structure no. 006984
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 181 over Sipsey River at Lewiston?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.