US Bridges

Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.45 Mi.E Gainstown · Structure no. 010336

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo. Rt. 33
CrossesBaileys Creek
Location2.45 Mi.E Gainstown
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44, -87.64333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1995)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 33 over Baileys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.