Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 2 Mile E Sipsey · Structure no. 000727
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv?
The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long with a longest span of 261 ft (79.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sipsey Road over Mulberry Fork Warrior Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.