US Bridges

CR 33 over Watkins Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 7.35 MI NE US 43 · Structure no. 020108

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over Watkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 33 over Watkins Creek in Marengo 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33
CrossesWatkins Creek
Location7.35 MI NE US 43
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24133, -87.70155
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2008)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$663,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33 over Watkins Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 33 over Watkins 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 33 over Watkins Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 over Watkins Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 33 over Watkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.