Fletcher Smith RD over Buck Creek
FairHouston County, Alabama · ST Mary Ch RD to Cwood · Structure no. 012405
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fletcher Smith RD over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fletcher Smith RD over Buck Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fletcher Smith RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fletcher Smith RD over Buck 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fletcher Smith RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fletcher Smith RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fletcher Smith RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.