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County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.1 MI NW CO 97 on CO 433 · Structure no. 002879

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 433
CrossesBlue Eye Creek
Location0.1 MI NW CO 97 on CO 433
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.625, -86.04833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic890 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$448,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 433 over Blue Eye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.