Co Rd 23 over Sipsey River Relief
Greene County, Alabama · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Co Rd 23 over Sipsey River Relief in Greene County, Alabama, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1905).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 106 of the 204 inventoried bridges in Greene County rated fair (52.0%); 6 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 132 ft |
| Location | 1.3 Mi N Lewiston |
| NBI structure number | 004604 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Greene County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20/59 over Branch | 1965 | 26,430 | Fair |
| I-20/59 over Spencers Creek | 1965 | 26,430 | Fair |
| I-20/59 over Simms Creek | 1965 | 26,430 | Fair |
| I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek | 1974 | 26,235 | Fair |
| I-20/59 over Little Buck Creek | 1974 | 26,235 | Fair |
| I-20/59 over Big Buck Creek | 1974 | 26,235 | Fair |
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