US Bridges

Lee Road 240 over Hospilika Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT Lee Road 239 · Structure no. 019670

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,209
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 240 over Hospilika Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 240 over Hospilika Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,814 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 240
CrossesHospilika Creek
Location1 MI E JCT Lee Road 239
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50053, -85.13533
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 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 traffic5,209 (2024)
Projected traffic7,814 by 2044
Trucks7%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 240 over Hospilika Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 240 over Hospilika 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 240 over Hospilika Creek carry?

About 5,209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 240 over Hospilika Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 240 over Hospilika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.