US Bridges

Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 4 Mi. S of Phenix City · Structure no. 020839

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUchee Hill HWY
CrossesUchee Creek Relief
Location4 Mi. S of Phenix City
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37728, -85.08173
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Uchee Hill HWY over Uchee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.