US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Sec 10 T-7-N R-25-E · Structure no. 004054

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 33
CrossesRoberts Creek
LocationSec 10 T-7-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59708, -85.52944
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic410 (1988)
Projected traffic575 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 33 over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.