US Bridges

Lee Road 177 over Halawakee Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N JCT S 015 · Structure no. 018220

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 177 over Halawakee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Road 177 over Halawakee 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 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 177
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location1.6 MI N JCT S 015
RouteCounty Highway 1177
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71546, -85.29476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 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 width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 177 over Halawakee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 177 over Halawakee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 177 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 177 over Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 177 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.