US Bridges

3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3.9 MP on I-22/CR-33 · Structure no. 013682

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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Carries3.9 MP CR-33
CrossesI-22
Location3.9 MP on I-22/CR-33
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.1935, -88.12178
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22 carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 3.9 MP CR-33 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.