US Bridges

Lee Road 379 over Halawalkee Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI S Jester · Structure no. 016426

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
665 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 379 over Halawalkee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 379 over Halawalkee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,136 by 2044. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 379
CrossesHalawalkee Creek
Location1 MI S Jester
RouteCounty Highway 1379
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69005, -85.14768
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,424 (2024)
Projected traffic5,136 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 379 over Halawalkee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 379 over Halawalkee 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 379 over Halawalkee Creek carry?

About 3,424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 379 over Halawalkee Creek?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 379 over Halawalkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.