US Bridges

CO RD 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · County Line on CO RD 2 · Structure no. 010261

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 156
CrossesSipsey River - Cotton Br
LocationCounty Line on CO RD 2
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.105, -87.95
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (1995)
Projected traffic300 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br 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 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 156 over Sipsey River - Cotton Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.