Sipsey Valley Road over Engine Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N of JCT CO No 28 · Structure no. 005908
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sipsey Valley Road over Engine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sipsey Valley Road over Engine Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sipsey Valley Road over Engine Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sipsey Valley Road over Engine 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sipsey Valley Road over Engine Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sipsey Valley Road over Engine Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Sipsey Valley Road over Engine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.