US Bridges

County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley

FairPosted for load

Blount County, Alabama · 3 1/2 MI SW of Rosa · Structure no. 006720

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesChitwood Creek at Easley
Location3 1/2 MI SW of Rosa
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95274, -86.54593
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2024)
Projected traffic962 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Chitwood Creek at Easley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.