US Bridges

County Road 33 over Cotton Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-33 T-7-N R-25-E · Structure no. 006607

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Cotton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 33 over Cotton Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesCotton Creek
LocationSEC-33 T-7-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.54548, -85.54328
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2007)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33 over Cotton 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 June 2023.

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

About 898 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 33 over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.