Smithart Road over Wolf Creek
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Smithart Road · Structure no. 013784
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithart Road over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithart Road over Wolf Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithart Road over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Smithart Road over Wolf 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Smithart Road over Wolf Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Smithart Road over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smithart Road over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.