US Bridges

CO 33 over Adams Branch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 7.9 MI N E Uchee · Structure no. 014228

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 33 over Adams Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 33 over Adams Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO 33
CrossesAdams Branch
Location7.9 MI N E Uchee
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42408, -85.25962
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 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 (1986)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 33 over Adams Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 33 over Adams 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 33 over Adams Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 33 over Adams Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO 33 over Adams Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.