CO 137 over Uchee Creek
PoorPosted for loadRussell County, Alabama · 4.2 MI N JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 000260
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 328 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 137 over Uchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 137 over Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 137 over Uchee Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 137 over Uchee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 137 over Uchee Creek carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CO 137 over Uchee Creek?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO 137 over Uchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.