US Bridges

CO RD 60 over Sipsey River

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 4 MI W JCT SR 33 · Structure no. 007437

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 60 over Sipsey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 60 over Sipsey River in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 60
CrossesSipsey River
Location4 MI W JCT SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.2854, -87.39924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1991)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 60 over Sipsey River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 60 over Sipsey River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 60 over Sipsey River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 60 over Sipsey River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 60 over Sipsey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.