US Bridges

Lee Road 10 over Chewacla Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E JCT S 015 · Structure no. 020533

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,448
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 10 over Chewacla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 10 over Chewacla Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,448 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,672 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 10
CrossesChewacla Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT S 015
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53598, -85.49675
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,448 (2023)
Projected traffic3,672 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 10 over Chewacla Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 10 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road 10 over Chewacla Creek carry?

About 2,448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 10 over Chewacla Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 10 over Chewacla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.