US Bridges

Lee RD.97 over Branch

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Lee County, Alabama · 1 Mi.South U.S.280 · Structure no. 017954

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,963
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD.97 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee RD.97 over Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,963 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,148 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee RD.97
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi.South U.S.280
RouteCity Street ?????
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63625, -85.46569
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,963 (2010)
Projected traffic11,148 by 2030
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee RD.97 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee RD.97 over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lee RD.97 over Branch carry?

About 7,963 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lee RD.97 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD.97 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.