US Bridges

CO Rt 33 over Robinson Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 6.0 M NW JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 001999

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
272
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 33 over Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 33 over Robinson Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO Rt 33
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location6.0 M NW JCT SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77402, -86.02622
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (1989)
Projected traffic328 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 33 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 33 over Robinson 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 October 2023.

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

About 272 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 33 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CO Rt 33 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.