US Bridges

Lee Road 307 over Holland Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. N JCT Lee RD 427 · Structure no. 012898

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
565
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 307 over Holland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 307 over Holland Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 307
CrossesHolland Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N JCT Lee RD 427
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51399, -85.05319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2024)
Projected traffic848 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$286,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 307 over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 307 over Holland 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 307 over Holland Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 307 over Holland Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 307 over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.