County Road 33 over Calvert Prong
FairPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · 1 1/2 MI E of Tidwell · Structure no. 007159
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,385
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 33 over Calvert Prong is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 33 over Calvert Prong in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 33 over Calvert Prong built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 33 over Calvert Prong 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 Calvert Prong carry?
About 1,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 33 over Calvert Prong?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 33 over Calvert Prong?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.