US Bridges

Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E JCT S 169 · Structure no. 008772

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 974 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLee Road 148
CrossesLittle Uchee Creek
Location2.0 MI E JCT S 169
RouteCounty Highway 1148
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.59167, -85.3
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2024)
Projected traffic974 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Lee Road 148 over Little Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.