US Bridges

Co. 1267 over Allen Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. E. of Lafayette · Structure no. 019635

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1267 over Allen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1267 over Allen Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 1267
CrossesAllen Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1267
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91076, -85.3662
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2010)
Projected traffic251 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1267 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1267 over Allen 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1267 over Allen Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co. 1267 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1267 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.