US Bridges

Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT Lee RD 137 · Structure no. 009397

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 58
CrossesChoclafaula Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT Lee RD 137
RouteCounty Highway 1058
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56833, -85.57167
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lee Road 58 over Choclafaula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.