Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 9.8 Mi. NW Jct. US No. 82 · Structure no. 018218
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 289 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 289 ft (88 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River?
The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Columbus Rd. over Sipsey River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.