US Bridges

SR 133 over Cypress Creek Relief

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.3 M E JCT SR133 & SR 20 · Structure no. 011492

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Cypress Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 133 over Cypress Creek Relief 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 204 ft (62.2 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 Relief
Location1.3 M E JCT SR133 & SR 20
RouteState Highway 133
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82999, -87.70647
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Cypress Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 133 over Cypress Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 133 over Cypress Creek Relief?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 over Cypress Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.