US Bridges

Lee Road 240 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Alabama · 1 Mi. E Prince X RD · Structure no. 003664

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,748
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 240 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Lee Road 240 over Branch 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 6 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 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,122 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 240
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi. E Prince X RD
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51441, -85.20402
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2024)
Projected traffic4,122 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$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 240 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 240 over Branch 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 240 over Branch carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 240 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 240 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.