CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWilcox County, Alabama · 6.6 Miles E.Of SR89 · Structure no. 007137
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2008
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2008.
How much traffic does CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 26 over Chambers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.