US Bridges

Lee Road 240 over Uchee Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · Moffits Mill · Structure no. 012863

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,748
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 240 over Uchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 240 over Uchee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,122 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 240
CrossesUchee Creek
LocationMoffits Mill
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5097, -85.18473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2024)
Projected traffic4,122 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 240 over Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 240 over Uchee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 240 over Uchee Creek carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 240 over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 240 over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.