US Bridges

Lee Road 427 over Holland Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N Russell CO · Structure no. 008795

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,131
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 427 over Holland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road 427 over Holland 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 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 6,131 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,197 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 427
CrossesHolland Creek
Location0.3 MI N Russell CO
RouteCounty Highway 1427
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51167, -85.04833
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,131 (2024)
Projected traffic9,197 by 2044
Trucks49%
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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 427 over Holland Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 427 over Holland 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 427 over Holland Creek carry?

About 6,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 427 over Holland Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lee Road 427 over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.