US Bridges

Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI N of James · Structure no. 004031

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 188
CrossesLittle Loblockee
Location1 MI N of James
RouteCounty Highway 1188
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.655, -85.575
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2024)
Projected traffic728 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lee Road 188 over Little Loblockee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.