US Bridges

County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 36 T9N R19E · Structure no. 004403

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2243
CrossesSmilies Mill Creek
LocationSec 36 T9N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.705, -86.1
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2243 over Smilies Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.