US Bridges

Lee Street over Murder Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E ST Joseph ST · Structure no. 011996

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
476 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,538
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Street over Murder Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Street over Murder Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2041. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLee Street
CrossesMurder Creek
Location0.3 MI E ST Joseph ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10081, -87.06808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2021)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Street over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Street over Murder Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Street over Murder Creek carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lee Street over Murder Creek?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Street over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.