US Bridges

Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Macon CO · Structure no. 015311

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 159
CrossesCossey Branch
Location0.2 MI N Macon CO
RouteCounty Highway 1159
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49938, -85.47509
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2024)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 159 over Cossey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.