US Bridges

Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W JCT Lee RD 191 · Structure no. 021230

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 14
CrossesChoctafaula Creek
Location0.7 MI W JCT Lee RD 191
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52983, -85.55616
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$792,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 14 over Choctafaula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.