US Bridges

Lee Road 379 over Osanippa Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI S Chambers CO Line · Structure no. 017891

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,962
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 379 over Osanippa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 379 over Osanippa Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,943 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 379
CrossesOsanippa Creek
Location1 MI S Chambers CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1379
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7156, -85.1314
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,962 (2024)
Projected traffic5,943 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 379 over Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 379 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 379 over Osanippa Creek carry?

About 3,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 379 over Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 379 over Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.