US Bridges

Co. Rd. 133 over Branch

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Wed.H.S.Culvert) · Structure no. 011264

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 133 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 133 over Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 133
CrossesBranch
LocationWed.H.S.Culvert)
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3203, -85.471
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks15%
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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 133 over Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 133 over Branch 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 Co. Rd. 133 over Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 133 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 133 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.