US Bridges

Lee Road 246 over Whites Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI SE Lee RD 179 · Structure no. 003715

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 246 over Whites Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Road 246 over Whites Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 246
CrossesWhites Creek
Location0.5 MI SE Lee RD 179
RouteCounty Highway 1246
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54667, -85.15667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2024)
Projected traffic1,269 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 246 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 246 over Whites 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 246 over Whites Creek carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 246 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lee Road 246 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.