US Bridges

Lee ST over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · Lee ST * South Jefferson · Structure no. 011469

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee ST over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lee ST over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationLee ST * South Jefferson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79911, -86.97228
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2007)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$608,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee ST over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Lee ST over Town Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lee ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.