US Bridges

Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · Near St. Matthews Church? · Structure no. 017596

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,625
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 10
CrossesChoclafaula Creek
LocationNear St. Matthews Church?
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54764, -85.55531
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2022)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula Creek carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 10 over Choclafaula Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.