US Bridges

Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W JCT Lee RD 54 · Structure no. 002928

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,768
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,652 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 146
Crosses11NH Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT Lee RD 54
RouteCounty Highway 1146
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.575, -85.41833
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,768 (2024)
Projected traffic8,652 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek carry?

About 5,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lee Road 146 over 11NH Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.