CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek
PoorPosted for loadChilton County, Alabama · CR33 2.5 M NE Providencch · Structure no. 000252
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR33 Old HWY 31 over Bridge Watson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.