CR33 OLD HWY 31
Carrying CR33 OLD HWY 31 over WATSON CREEK
CR33 .5 E PROVIDENCE CHUR, Chilton, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR33 OLD HWY 31
The CR33 OLD HWY 31 bridge in Chilton, Alabama carries CR33 OLD HWY 31 over WATSON CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR33 OLD HWY 31 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000253
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR33 OLD HWY 31 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR33 OLD HWY 31 against other structures in Chilton and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR33 OLD HWY 31?
CR33 OLD HWY 31 in Chilton, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR33 OLD HWY 31 inspected?
CR33 OLD HWY 31's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR33 OLD HWY 31 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR33 OLD HWY 31?
CR33 OLD HWY 31 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR33 OLD HWY 31?
CR33 OLD HWY 31 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR33 OLD HWY 31 and does age affect safety?
CR33 OLD HWY 31 was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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