US Bridges

CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Independence-Langordstore · Structure no. 012579

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.33
CrossesPine Creek
LocationIndependence-Langordstore
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4998, -86.7347
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1988)
Projected traffic315 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.33 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.