US Bridges

CO RD 33 over Cedar Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Ashford to County Road 75 · Structure no. 003736

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 33 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 33 over Cedar Creek in Houston 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 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 33
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationAshford to County Road 75
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.20722, -85.21389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,675 (1992)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2033
Trucks9%
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$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 33 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 33 over Cedar 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 CO RD 33 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 33 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 33 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.