US Bridges

Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W Jctlee Road 158 · Structure no. 021001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 156
CrossesTrib to Halawakee Creek
Location0.2 MI W Jctlee Road 158
RouteCounty Highway 1156
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65167, -85.28083
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$524,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lee Road 156 over Trib to Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.