US Bridges

Lee Road 194 over Sturkie Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S E JCT Lee RD 175 · Structure no. 003603

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 194 over Sturkie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 194 over Sturkie Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 194
CrossesSturkie Creek
Location1.5 MI S E JCT Lee RD 175
RouteCounty Highway 1194
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56885, -85.23298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$131,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 194 over Sturkie Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 194 over Sturkie 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 194 over Sturkie Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lee Road 194 over Sturkie Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 194 over Sturkie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.