US Bridges

Lee Road 236 over Mill Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N Russell County · Structure no. 020677

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,593
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 236 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Road 236 over Mill 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 3,593 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,390 by 2043. 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 236
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI N Russell County
RouteCounty Highway 1236
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4865, -85.0614
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 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 traffic3,593 (2023)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 236 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 236 over Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road 236 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 236 over Mill Creek?

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

Who owns Lee Road 236 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.