US Bridges

County Road 33 over Sikes Creek

FairPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-3 T-7-N R-23-E · Structure no. 004055

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Sikes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33 over Sikes 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 898 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2034. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesSikes Creek
LocationSEC-3 T-7-N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60626, -85.52962
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2007)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Sikes Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 33 over Sikes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Sikes Creek carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Sikes Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Sikes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.