US Bridges

Co. 1267 over Finley Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S.W. Denson · Structure no. 018283

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1267 over Finley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1267 over Finley Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCo. 1267
CrossesFinley Creek
Location1 Mi. S.W. Denson
RouteCounty Highway 267
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.925, -85.305
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2010)
Projected traffic123 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1267 over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1267 over Finley 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. 1267 over Finley Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 1267 over Finley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1267 over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.