Co Highway No 140 over Sipsey River

Fair Condition48 years old900 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
Location1.6 Mi West Of Buhl
CarriesCo Highway No 140
CrossesSipsey River
Coordinates33.25709, -87.77687

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length493.1 ft (150.3 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area1367.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic900 (1997)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012048

Nearby Bridges

Co Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief 0.2 mi Fair Co Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief 0.3 mi Fair Co Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief 0.4 mi Fair Co Highway No 140 over Sipsey River Relief 0.5 mi Fair Malone Creek Road over Elrod Creek 1.0 mi Fair US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #1 1.4 mi Good US 82 over Sipsey River Relief 1.4 mi Good US 82 over Box Creek 1.4 mi Good US 82 over Box Creek 1.5 mi Good US 82 over Sipsey River Relief #2 1.5 mi Good