Smith-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough
GoodMontgomery County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E Mt Lebanon RD · Structure no. 015395
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Smith-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smith-Gamble Rd. over Battle Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.