US Bridges

Co. 263 over Veasey Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N.E. Fredonia · Structure no. 007809

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 263 over Veasey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 263 over Veasey Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 263
CrossesVeasey Creek
Location1 Mi. N.E. Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00775, -85.27764
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2014)
Projected traffic296 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 263 over Veasey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 263 over Veasey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 263 over Veasey Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co. 263 over Veasey Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. 263 over Veasey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.