US Bridges

CO 137 over Little Uchee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.7 MI S JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 000072

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 137 over Little Uchee Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying CO 137 over Little Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 137
CrossesLittle Uchee Creek
Location3.7 MI S JCT SR 169
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37778, -85.08076
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2000)
Projected traffic350 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$989,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 137 over Little Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 137 over Little Uchee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO 137 over Little Uchee Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 137 over Little Uchee Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO 137 over Little Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.