US Bridges

Lee Road 54 over Nash Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S JCT Lee RD 146 · Structure no. 003253

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,455
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 54 over Nash Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road 54 over Nash Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,455 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 54
CrossesNash Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT Lee RD 146
RouteCounty Highway 1054
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.565, -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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,455 (2024)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$388,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 54 over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 54 over Nash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 54 over Nash Creek carry?

About 4,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 54 over Nash Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lee Road 54 over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.