CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.7 MI West of Buhl · Structure no. 012049
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.