US Bridges

SR 133 over Tennessee River

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 2.3 M N JCT SR133 & SR184 · Structure no. 016604

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,497 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 133 over Tennessee River in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 13,610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,008 by 2033. The structure is 4,497 ft (1,370.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 133
CrossesTennessee River
Location2.3 M N JCT SR133 & SR184
RouteState Highway 133
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79053, -87.64128
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,497 ft (1,370.6 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,610 (2023)
Projected traffic18,008 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Tennessee River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Tennessee River carry?

About 13,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 4,497 ft (1,370.6 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.