US Bridges

Lee Road 380 over Osanippa Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.2 MI NE JCT Lee ROAD379 · Structure no. 017186

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 380 over Osanippa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lee Road 380 over Osanippa Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLee Road 380
CrossesOsanippa Creek
Location1.2 MI NE JCT Lee ROAD379
RouteCounty Highway 1380
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71563, -85.13139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2024)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2044
Trucks3%
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 380 over Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 380 over Osanippa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 380 over Osanippa Creek carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 380 over Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 380 over Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.