US Bridges

CO 137 over Little Uchee Ck. Relief

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3.8 MI S JCT SR 165 · Structure no. 002233

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,690
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 137 over Little Uchee Ck. Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 137 over Little Uchee Ck. Relief in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 7,690 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,301 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 137
CrossesLittle Uchee Ck. Relief
Location3.8 MI S JCT SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37693, -85.08317
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,690 (1994)
Projected traffic15,301 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 137 over Little Uchee Ck. Relief built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 137 over Little Uchee Ck. 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 Little Uchee Ck. Relief carry?

About 7,690 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 137 over Little Uchee Ck. Relief?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO 137 over Little Uchee Ck. Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.