US Bridges

AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 5 MI N JCT US-278 · Structure no. 009095

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,107
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr 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 5 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 1,107 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2040. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-33
CrossesSipsey Fork Warrior Rvr
Location5 MI N JCT US-278
RouteState Highway 33
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21783, -87.36908
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,107 (2020)
Projected traffic914 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr built?

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

What condition is AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns AL-33 over Sipsey Fork Warrior Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.