US Bridges

CO 266 over Hardley Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2.3 MI SE Fredonia · Structure no. 016144

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 266 over Hardley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 266 over Hardley Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO 266
CrossesHardley Creek
Location2.3 MI SE Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 266
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9715, -85.25043
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1994)
Projected traffic35 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 266 over Hardley Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 266 over Hardley Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO 266 over Hardley Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is CO 266 over Hardley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO 266 over Hardley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.