US Bridges

Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · Wed.H.S.Bridge) · Structure no. 010402

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2030. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 133
CrossesWedowee Creek
LocationWed.H.S.Bridge)
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3147, -85.4761
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (1990)
Projected traffic371 by 2030
Trucks10%
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$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 133 over Wedowee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.