FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SO CO RD 33

Carrying SO CO RD 33 over DOUBLE BRIDGE CREEK

STATE RD 53 TO D.HODGE RD, Houston, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SO CO RD 33

The SO CO RD 33 bridge in Houston, Alabama carries SO CO RD 33 over DOUBLE BRIDGE CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SO CO RD 33 compares

▼ 6.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Alabama bridges
204
Bridges in Houston · 1 in Poor condition
SO CO RD 33 31.5 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.7
Serviceability /30
29.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017439

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SO CO RD 33 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 SO CO RD 33 against other structures in Houston 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 SO CO RD 33?

SO CO RD 33 in Houston, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SO CO RD 33 inspected?

SO CO RD 33'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 300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SO CO RD 33 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SO CO RD 33?

SO CO RD 33 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SO CO RD 33?

SO CO RD 33 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SO CO RD 33 and does age affect safety?

SO CO RD 33 was built in 2000, making it 26 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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