US Bridges

So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · State RD 53 to D.Hodge RD · Structure no. 017439

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSo CO RD 33
CrossesDouble Bridge Creek
LocationState RD 53 to D.Hodge RD
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08312, -85.36684
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1900)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1900 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns So CO RD 33 over Double Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.