US Bridges

CO 137 over Uchee Creek Relief

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 4.1 MI N JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 001899

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,960
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 137 over Uchee Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 137 over Uchee Creek Relief in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,960 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2034. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 137
CrossesUchee Creek Relief
Location4.1 MI N JCT SR 169
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35334, -85.09566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,960 (1994)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 137 over Uchee Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 137 over Uchee Creek Relief 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 May 2024.

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

About 6,960 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 137 over Uchee Creek Relief?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO 137 over Uchee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.