US Bridges

AL-33 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 3.7 MI N JCT US-278 · Structure no. 009094

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-33 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-33 over Sandy Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-33
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.7 MI N JCT US-278
RouteState Highway 33
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20558, -87.38644
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-33 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-33 over Sandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does AL-33 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-33 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-33 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.