US Bridges

Lee Road 217 over Sougahatchee Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1.7 M N Macon CO · Structure no. 021593

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 217 over Sougahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road 217 over Sougahatchee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2044. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 217
CrossesSougahatchee Creek
Location1.7 M N Macon CO
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60498, -85.69307
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 217 over Sougahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 217 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 217 over Sougahatchee Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lee Road 217 over Sougahatchee Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road 217 over Sougahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.