US Bridges

Lee Road 334 over Mill Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NE JCT Lee RD 379 · Structure no. 006348

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 334 over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road 334 over Mill Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLee Road 334
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.5 MI NE JCT Lee RD 379
RouteCounty Highway 1334
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65333, -85.11167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2024)
Projected traffic416 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$297,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 334 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 334 over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 334 over Mill Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 334 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Lee Road 334 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.