US Bridges

Lee Road 174 over Halawakee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S. Chambers Co. · Structure no. 020480

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 174 over Halawakee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Road 174 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 174
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location0.2 MI S. Chambers Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1174
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.72667, -85.37667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2024)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 174 over Halawakee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 174 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 174 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 174 over Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lee Road 174 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.