US Bridges

Lee Road 175 over Uchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT S 169 · Structure no. 003309

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
789
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 175 over Uchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 175 over Uchee 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 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 175
CrossesUchee Creek
Location1 MI N JCT S 169
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52856, -85.25432
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2024)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 175 over Uchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 175 over Uchee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 175 over Uchee Creek carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 175 over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 175 over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.