US Bridges

CR-26 over Coalfire Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 6.8 Miles North of SR #86 · Structure no. 021129

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-26 over Coalfire Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR-26 over Coalfire Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR-26
CrossesCoalfire Creek
Location6.8 Miles North of SR #86
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32829, -88.21084
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-26 over Coalfire Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-26 over Coalfire 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 CR-26 over Coalfire Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-26 over Coalfire Creek?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR-26 over Coalfire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.