US Bridges

CR-33 over Bethesda Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.37 MI S SR-9 · Structure no. 003552

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-33 over Bethesda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-33 over Bethesda Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-33
CrossesBethesda Creek
Location0.37 MI S SR-9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78144, -86.11143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic68 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-33 over Bethesda Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-33 over Bethesda 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-33 over Bethesda Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR-33 over Bethesda Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-33 over Bethesda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.