US Bridges

CO RD 33 over Mill Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · US 84 to CO RD 4 · Structure no. 003735

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 33 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 33 over Mill Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 33
CrossesMill Creek
LocationUS 84 to CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18171, -85.24234
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (1993)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 33 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 33 over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 33 over Mill Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 33 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 33 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.