US Bridges

CO RD 533 over 1st Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W Al 207 · Structure no. 020273

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 533 over 1st Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 533 over 1st Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 533
Crosses1st Creek
Location0.7 MI W Al 207
RouteCounty Highway 533
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8987, -87.28913
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2001)
Projected traffic260 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$392,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 533 over 1st Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 533 over 1st 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 533 over 1st Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD 533 over 1st Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 533 over 1st Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.