US Bridges

CO 33 over Maringo Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 9.9 MI N E Uchee · Structure no. 014886

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 33 over Maringo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 33 over Maringo Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 33
CrossesMaringo Creek
Location9.9 MI N E Uchee
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44257, -85.23352
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1988)
Projected traffic320 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 33 over Maringo Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 33 over Maringo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 33 over Maringo Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 33 over Maringo Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 33 over Maringo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.