US Bridges

Lee Road 54 over Chewacla Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 2 MI S JCT Lee Road 146 · Structure no. 020509

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,873
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 54 over Chewacla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 54 over Chewacla Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,873 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 54
CrossesChewacla Creek
Location2 MI S JCT Lee Road 146
RouteCounty Highway 1054
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55491, -85.42601
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,873 (2023)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 54 over Chewacla Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 54 over Chewacla 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road 54 over Chewacla Creek carry?

About 2,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 54 over Chewacla Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 54 over Chewacla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.