US Bridges

SR 33 over Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.2 M N JCT SR 33 & SR 24 · Structure no. 013444

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 33 over Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 99 years old, older 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,782 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 33
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 M N JCT SR 33 & SR 24
RouteState Highway 33
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49425, -87.29208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2023)
Projected traffic5,782 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$869,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33 over Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 33 over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 33 over Branch carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 33 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.