CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 175 W CR 17 · Structure no. 016881
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 705
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO HWY 266 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.