US Bridges

CO RD 33 over Town Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.7 M S JCT US 72 · Structure no. 007977

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
805
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 33 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 33 over Town Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 33
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.7 M S JCT US 72
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71328, -85.94777
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (1989)
Projected traffic933 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 33 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CO RD 33 over Town 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 33 over Town Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 33 over Town Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 33 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.