US Bridges

CO Rt 33 over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI NW US 72 · Structure no. 001998

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 33 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 33 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 33
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0 MI NW US 72
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72482, -85.97332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic840 (1989)
Projected traffic970 by 2039
Trucks30%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 33 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 33 over Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 33 over Dry Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 33 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 33 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.