US Bridges

CO Rt 33 over Stream

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2.6 MI S.Bethel · Structure no. 006256

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 33 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 33 over Stream in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO Rt 33
CrossesStream
Location2.6 MI S.Bethel
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67027, -86.93351
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic173 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 33 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 33 over Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 33 over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CO Rt 33 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 33 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.