US Bridges

N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.9 MI North Ala 267 · Structure no. 020485

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee 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 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 4,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,804 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Donahue Drive
CrossesSaugahatchee Creek
Location0.9 MI North Ala 267
RouteCity Street 82
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64238, -85.5045
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2009)
Projected traffic6,804 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee 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 N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee Creek carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N. Donahue Drive over Saugahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.