US Bridges

Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 M NE JCT S169 · Structure no. 020999

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLee Road 144
CrossesLittle Uchee Creek
Location0.5 M NE JCT S169
RouteCounty Highway 1144
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54905, -85.27863
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2024)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$925,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Lee Road 144 over Little Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.