US Bridges

Lee Road 252 over Halawakee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.0 MI SE JCT Lee RD 390 · Structure no. 020112

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 252 over Halawakee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 252 over Halawakee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 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 252
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location1.0 MI SE JCT Lee RD 390
RouteCounty Highway 1252
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67904, -85.23996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic206 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 252 over Halawakee Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 252 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 252 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 252 over Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 252 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.