CO Rt 33 over Bluewater Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Alabama · 1 MI N Int US 72 · Structure no. 005542
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 33 over Bluewater Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Rt 33 over Bluewater Creek in Lauderdale 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2030. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 33 over Bluewater Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 33 over Bluewater 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 33 over Bluewater Creek carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 33 over Bluewater Creek?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 33 over Bluewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.