US Bridges

Mattsmith Rd. over Greens Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 550 East of Green Valley · Structure no. 005640

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattsmith Rd. over Greens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mattsmith Rd. over Greens Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMattsmith Rd.
CrossesGreens Creek
Location550 East of Green Valley
RouteCounty Highway 162
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88, -86.00855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2003)
Projected traffic681 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$339,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mattsmith Rd. over Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mattsmith Rd. over Greens 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mattsmith Rd. over Greens Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mattsmith Rd. over Greens Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mattsmith Rd. over Greens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.