Al-18 over Sipsey River

Fair Condition53 years old2,953 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyFayette
Location0.5 Mi E Of Fayette
CarriesAl-18
CrossesSipsey River
Coordinates33.68217, -87.80527

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length633.5 ft (193.1 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Area2819.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,953 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number010951

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