Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWalker County, Alabama · 1 Mile N HWY 78 · Structure no. 000087
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2013
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2013.
How much traffic does Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Chapel RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.