US Bridges

CO RD 33 over I - 65

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · I 65 * CO RD 33 · Structure no. 012119

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 33 over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 33 over I - 65 in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 33
CrossesI - 65
LocationI 65 * CO RD 33
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.30859, -86.78853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 33 over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 33 over I - 65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 33 over I - 65 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 33 over I - 65?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 33 over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.