US Bridges

Al 199 over Uphapee Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N JCT Al 81 · Structure no. 016636

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
684 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 199 over Uphapee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 199 over Uphapee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,858 by 2033. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 199
CrossesUphapee Creek
Location3.9 MI N JCT Al 81
RouteState Highway 199
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49171, -85.74294
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length684 ft (208.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2013)
Projected traffic1,858 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 199 over Uphapee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 199 over Uphapee Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Al 199 over Uphapee Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 199 over Uphapee Creek?

The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Al 199 over Uphapee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.