US Bridges

County Rt #63 over Branch Off Sipsey River

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 11.7 MI East of ST Rt #14 · Structure no. 004903

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #63 over Branch Off Sipsey River is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt #63 over Branch Off Sipsey River in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt #63
CrossesBranch Off Sipsey River
Location11.7 MI East of ST Rt #14
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10539, -87.97174
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1998)
Projected traffic700 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #63 over Branch Off Sipsey River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #63 over Branch Off 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt #63 over Branch Off Sipsey River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt #63 over Branch Off Sipsey River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt #63 over Branch Off Sipsey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.