Underwood Mtn RD over Smith Creek
GoodColbert County, Alabama · Underwood Smith Creek · Structure no. 017419
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Underwood Mtn RD over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Underwood Mtn RD over Smith Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,859 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Underwood Mtn RD over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Underwood Mtn RD over Smith 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Underwood Mtn RD over Smith Creek carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Underwood Mtn RD over Smith Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Underwood Mtn RD over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.