US Bridges

Lee Road 145 over Little Uchee Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 Miles E JCT U.S.169 S · Structure no. 017187

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 145 over Little Uchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Road 145 over Little Uchee 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLee Road 145
CrossesLittle Uchee Creek
Location0.5 Miles E JCT U.S.169 S
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56163, -85.29221
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 145 over Little Uchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 145 over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 145 over Little Uchee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 145 over Little Uchee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 145 over Little Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.