US Bridges

SR 33 over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.5 M N JCT SR33 & SR157 · Structure no. 012789

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 33 over Clear Fork Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location1.5 M N JCT SR33 & SR157
RouteState Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53864, -87.28347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2023)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 over Clear Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 33 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.