US Bridges

Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S W JCT S 001 · Structure no. 010582

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
947
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 391
CrossesCentral of Ga R R
Location0.5 MI S W JCT S 001
RouteCounty Highway 1391
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62319, -85.28867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2024)
Projected traffic1,421 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$927,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 391 over Central of Ga R R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.