US Bridges

Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT S 015 · Structure no. 005201

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,316 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 10
CrossesParkerson Mill Creek
Location1 MI E JCT S 015
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5375, -85.50627
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2024)
Projected traffic4,316 by 2044
Trucks16%
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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill Creek carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 10 over Parkerson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.