US Bridges

Lee Road 129 over Maringo Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E JCT Lee Road 170 · Structure no. 017188

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 129 over Maringo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Road 129 over Maringo 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLee Road 129
CrossesMaringo Creek
Location1.0 MI E JCT Lee Road 170
RouteCounty Highway 1129
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47667, -85.25667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2024)
Projected traffic428 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 129 over Maringo Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 129 over Maringo 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 129 over Maringo Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 129 over Maringo Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lee Road 129 over Maringo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.