US Bridges

CO 33 over Watula Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 6.6KM NE Uchee · Structure no. 016764

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 33 over Watula Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 33 over Watula Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO 33
CrossesWatula Creek
Location6.6KM NE Uchee
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40464, -85.33572
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 33 over Watula Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 33 over Watula 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO 33 over Watula Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is CO 33 over Watula Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO 33 over Watula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.