US Bridges

CO Rt 33 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NW US 72 · Structure no. 002002

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

About this bridge

CO Rt 33 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 33 over Branch 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 6 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 960 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 33
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI NW US 72
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.725, -85.97369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (1989)
Projected traffic960 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$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 33 over Branch built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 33 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is CO Rt 33 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 33 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.