US Bridges

Lee Road 249 over Soap Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N E JCT Lee RD 318 · Structure no. 021157

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 249 over Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 249 over Soap Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 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 249
CrossesSoap Creek
Location1.0 MI N E JCT Lee RD 318
RouteCounty Highway 1249
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6038, -85.085
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2023)
Projected traffic107 by 2043
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$790,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 249 over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 249 over Soap 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 249 over Soap Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lee Road 249 over Soap Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 249 over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.