US Bridges

Lee Road 242 over Hospilika Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT Lee RD 239 · Structure no. 011266

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 242 over Hospilika Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road 242 over Hospilika Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 242
CrossesHospilika Creek
Location1 MI E JCT Lee RD 239
RouteCounty Highway 1242
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51833, -85.13333
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2024)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$767,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 242 over Hospilika Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 242 over Hospilika 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 242 over Hospilika Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 242 over Hospilika Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lee Road 242 over Hospilika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.