US Bridges

SR 133 over Pond Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 0.2 M N JCT SR133 & SR184 · Structure no. 018189

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 133 over Pond Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25,510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,754 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 133
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.2 M N JCT SR133 & SR184
RouteState Highway 133
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76261, -87.63456
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,510 (2023)
Projected traffic33,754 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Pond 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Pond Creek carry?

About 25,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 133 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.