US Bridges

Lee Road 245 over Peters Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 0.5 M W JCT Lr 179 · Structure no. 021810

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road 245 over Peters Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Road 245 over Peters Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road 245
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.5 M W JCT Lr 179
RouteCounty Highway 1245
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52221, -85.1796
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road 245 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road 245 over Peters 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road 245 over Peters Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lee Road 245 over Peters Creek?

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

Who owns Lee Road 245 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.