Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief
GoodMontgomery County, Alabama · 8.0 MI N Meriwether Trail · Structure no. 015101
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smilies Ferry Rd. over Drainage Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.