US Bridges

Lee Road 182 over Halawakee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT Lee Road 390 · Structure no. 018796

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 182 over Halawakee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 182 over Halawakee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,193 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLee Road 182
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location1 MI S JCT Lee Road 390
RouteCounty Highway 1182
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67048, -85.26035
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

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 deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2024)
Projected traffic1,193 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 182 over Halawakee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 182 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 182 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 182 over Halawakee 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 182 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.