US Bridges

CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.44 MI N Al #22 FAS 03 · Structure no. 004007

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2030. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1.44 MI N Al #22 FAS 03
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1325, -85.5537
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1990)
Projected traffic385 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.