US Bridges

Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W JCT Lee RD 188 · Structure no. 021406

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 065
CrossesSougahatchee Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT Lee RD 188
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61931, -85.63359
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 065 over Sougahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.