US Bridges

SR 133 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.5 M E JCT SR133 & SR 20 · Structure no. 011491

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 133 over Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,387 by 2033. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 133
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.5 M E JCT SR133 & SR 20
RouteState Highway 133
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83112, -87.70352
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,387 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Cypress 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.