US Bridges

Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.)

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.5MI NE of CO RD 75 · Structure no. 018304

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2036. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownville Pike RD
CrossesSipsey River (m.C.)
Location1.5MI NE of CO RD 75
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39084, -87.76816
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic26 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.) 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 Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brownville Pike RD over Sipsey River (m.C.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.