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County Road 433 over Blue Eye

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E CO 456 Pattons C · Structure no. 003933

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 433 over Blue Eye is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 433 over Blue Eye in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 433
CrossesBlue Eye
Location0.3 MI E CO 456 Pattons C
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63667, -86.06333
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2018)
Projected traffic888 by 2038
Trucks10%
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$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 433 over Blue Eye built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 433 over Blue Eye 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 May 2024.

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

About 745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 433 over Blue Eye?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 433 over Blue Eye?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.