US Bridges

Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1 MI S Halls Mill Road · Structure no. 006661

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,587 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Lane
CrossesMontlimar/Moores Creek
Location1 MI S Halls Mill Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61947, -88.12769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2024)
Projected traffic2,587 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores Creek carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Lane over Montlimar/Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.