US Bridges

Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula Branch

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S W Lee RD 57 · Structure no. 002382

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,167
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula 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 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 2,167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,251 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 137
CrossesChoclafaula Branch
Location0.2 MI S W Lee RD 57
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56667, -85.55833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,167 (2024)
Projected traffic3,251 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula Branch built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula Branch carry?

About 2,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Lee Road 137 over Choclafaula Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.