US Bridges

Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI South CO.RD.1376 · Structure no. 001871

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch is a concrete slab carrying Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWillie Lemley RD
CrossesWillie Lemley Branch
Location0.1 MI South CO.RD.1376
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48941, -86.4964
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1992)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$262,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Lemley RD over Willie Lemley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.