CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway
FairPosted for loadTuscaloosa County, Alabama · On Dam of Lake Nicol Road · Structure no. 003920
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1997 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CO Highway No 260 over Lake Nicol Spillway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.