US Bridges

CO 33 over Snake Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 5.7 MI N E Uchee · Structure no. 013942

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 33 over Snake Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 33 over Snake Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO 33
CrossesSnake Creek
Location5.7 MI N E Uchee
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40536, -85.29289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1985)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 33 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 33 over Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO 33 over Snake Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 33 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO 33 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.