US Bridges

Lee Road 390 over Halawakee Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S E JCT S 015 · Structure no. 005262

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 390 over Halawakee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lee Road 390 over Halawakee 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 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,135 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 390
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location0.5 MI S E JCT S 015
RouteCounty Highway 1390
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69633, -85.25602
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2024)
Projected traffic2,135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 390 over Halawakee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 390 over Halawakee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 390 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 390 over Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 390 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.