US Bridges

County Road 33/13 over Boardtree Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 4 Miles South of US 78 · Structure no. 020648

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33/13 over Boardtree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33/13 over Boardtree Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 426 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33/13
CrossesBoardtree Creek
Location4 Miles South of US 78
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13497, -88.13378
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2013)
Projected traffic426 by 2036
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33/13 over Boardtree Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33/13 over Boardtree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33/13 over Boardtree Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is County Road 33/13 over Boardtree Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33/13 over Boardtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.