US Bridges

Lee Road 393 over Hodnett Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.8MI E JCT Lee Road 188 · Structure no. 021158

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 393 over Hodnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Road 393 over Hodnett 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 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLee Road 393
CrossesHodnett Creek
Location0.8MI E JCT Lee Road 188
RouteCounty Highway 1393
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56678, -85.59827
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic167 by 2044
Trucks20%
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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 393 over Hodnett Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 393 over Hodnett 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 393 over Hodnett Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 393 over Hodnett Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lee Road 393 over Hodnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.