Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.4 MI N of JCT CO No 28 · Structure no. 005909
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Sipsey Valley Roa over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.