US Bridges

Lee Road 240 over Whites Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E. Meadows X-Roads · Structure no. 019122

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,086
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 240 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 240 over Whites Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,086 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,129 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLee Road 240
CrossesWhites Creek
Location0.5 MI E. Meadows X-Roads
RouteCounty Highway 1240
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50796, -85.16662
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,086 (2024)
Projected traffic6,129 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 240 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 240 over Whites 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 240 over Whites Creek carry?

About 4,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 240 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 240 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.