US Bridges

CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1 MI S of U.S 72 · Structure no. 020367

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 33
CrossesDry Branch
Location1 MI S of U.S 72
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84346, -87.43454
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (1989)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2031
Trucks10%
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$825,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 33 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.