US Bridges

Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P.

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 48 MP on I-22/SMITH Cem · Structure no. 016929

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P. in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmiths Cemetary RD
CrossesI-22 at 40 M.P.
Location48 MP on I-22/SMITH Cem
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90518, -87.49136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P.?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Smiths Cemetary RD over I-22 at 40 M.P.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.