US Bridges

Lee Road 417 over Chewacla Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E S 015 · Structure no. 012521

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 417 over Chewacla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 417 over Chewacla Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 44 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 417
CrossesChewacla Creek
Location0.4 MI E S 015
RouteCounty Highway 1417
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57566, -85.36375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 417 over Chewacla Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lee Road 417 over Chewacla 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road 417 over Chewacla Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 417 over Chewacla Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 417 over Chewacla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.