US Bridges

Lee Road 188 over Webb Creek

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Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S Rowells X Road · Structure no. 020997

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 188 over Webb Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Road 188 over Webb Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 188
CrossesWebb Creek
Location0.5 MI S Rowells X Road
RouteCounty Highway 1188
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67968, -85.58273
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2024)
Projected traffic558 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$814,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 188 over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 188 over Webb 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 188 over Webb Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 188 over Webb Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 188 over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.