US Bridges

AL-233 over Little New River

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S JCT US 78 · Structure no. 013704

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-233 over Little New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-233 over Little New River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAL-233
CrossesLittle New River
Location0.8 MI S JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 233
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9285, -87.71536
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2020)
Projected traffic463 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-233 over Little New River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-233 over Little New River 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 AL-233 over Little New River carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is AL-233 over Little New River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns AL-233 over Little New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.