US Bridges

Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N JCT Lee RD 246 · Structure no. 002362

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee RD 295
CrossesHospilika Branch
Location0.3 MI N JCT Lee RD 246
RouteCounty Highway 1295
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5346, -85.11943
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch 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 Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD 295 over Hospilika Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.