US Bridges

County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W Jena · Structure no. 019552

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 156
CrossesTrib to Sipsey River
Location0.4 MI W Jena
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12833, -87.85333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2005)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$906,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 156 over Trib to Sipsey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.