US Bridges

C.O. 267 over Veasey Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N Fredonia · Structure no. 019132

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.O. 267 over Veasey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.O. 267 over Veasey Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC.O. 267
CrossesVeasey Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 267
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.01207, -85.29195
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2009)
Projected traffic909 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.O. 267 over Veasey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.O. 267 over Veasey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C.O. 267 over Veasey Creek carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C.O. 267 over Veasey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.O. 267 over Veasey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.