US Bridges

Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 3 Mi. N. E. Fredonia · Structure no. 011016

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 861 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,279 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 1266
CrossesWest Point Reservoir
Location3 Mi. N. E. Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 1266
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00258, -85.24798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2009)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.