Lee ROAD279 over Halawakee Creek
GoodLee County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles N of Halawakee · Structure no. 018636
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 803
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lee ROAD279 over Halawakee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee ROAD279 over Halawakee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee ROAD279 over Halawakee Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lee ROAD279 over Halawakee 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 ROAD279 over Halawakee Creek carry?
About 803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lee ROAD279 over Halawakee Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lee ROAD279 over Halawakee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.