US Bridges

Lee Road 279 over Wacoochee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S Powledge · Structure no. 018474

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 279 over Wacoochee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 279 over Wacoochee 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 279
CrossesWacoochee Creek
Location1.0 MI S Powledge
RouteCounty Highway 1279
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61643, -85.15051
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2024)
Projected traffic753 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 279 over Wacoochee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 279 over Wacoochee 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 279 over Wacoochee Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 279 over Wacoochee Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 279 over Wacoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.