US Bridges

SR 81 over Uphapee Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 0.3 Miles North of IN85 · Structure no. 021530

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
870 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 81 over Uphapee Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 81 over Uphapee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2033. The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 81
CrossesUphapee Creek
Location0.3 Miles North of IN85
RouteState Highway 81
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47646, -85.69495
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length870 ft (265.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2013)
Projected traffic2,423 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$7.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 81 over Uphapee Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 81 over Uphapee Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 81 over Uphapee Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 81 over Uphapee Creek?

The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 81 over Uphapee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.