US Bridges

CO Rt 233 over Eddy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.80MI E JCT SR 33 · Structure no. 016809

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 233 over Eddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 233 over Eddy Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 233
CrossesEddy Creek
Location0.80MI E JCT SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51833, -87.275
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 233 over Eddy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 233 over Eddy 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 233 over Eddy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is CO Rt 233 over Eddy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 233 over Eddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.