Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson Creek
GoodBarbour County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NW of CO 79 · Structure no. 018355
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mary C. Smith Road over Bronson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.