US Bridges

Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N Level RD · Structure no. 005096

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 33
CrossesCornhouse Creek
Location1.6 MI N Level RD
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2118, -85.518
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1990)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks35%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 33 over Cornhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.