US Bridges

Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 8 Mi. N.E. Fredonia · Structure no. 011017

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
938
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2035. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 1266
CrossesWest Point Reservoir
Location8 Mi. N.E. Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 1266
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03299, -85.24869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2009)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.7 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 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 November 2023.

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

About 938 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1266 over West Point Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.