Upper Columbus RD over Sipsey River Relief
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 9.5 MI NW JCT US 82 · Structure no. 016489
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Columbus RD over Sipsey River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Columbus RD over Sipsey River Relief in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Columbus RD over Sipsey River Relief built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Columbus RD over Sipsey River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Columbus RD over Sipsey River Relief carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upper Columbus RD 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 Upper Columbus RD over Sipsey River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.