CR33 Old HWY 31 over Watson Creek
FairChilton County, Alabama · CR33 .5 E Providence Chur · Structure no. 000253
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR33 Old HWY 31 over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR33 Old HWY 31 over 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR33 Old HWY 31 over Watson Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR33 Old HWY 31 over Watson 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR33 Old HWY 31 over Watson Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR33 Old HWY 31 over Watson Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR33 Old HWY 31 over Watson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.