US Bridges

Lee Road 154 over Halawakee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.8 MI SE JCT Lee RD 390 · Structure no. 020388

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 154 over Halawakee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Road 154 over Halawakee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 154
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location0.8 MI SE JCT Lee RD 390
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65309, -85.30307
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$944,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 154 over Halawakee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 154 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road 154 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lee Road 154 over Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 154 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.