Smith Chapel RD over Owens Creek
FairEtowah County, Alabama · 0.75 MI N of Sardis RD · Structure no. 009192
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Chapel RD over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Chapel RD over Owens Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Chapel RD over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Smith Chapel RD over Owens 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Smith Chapel RD over Owens Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Smith Chapel RD over Owens Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Chapel RD over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.