Smith Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek
GoodWalker County, Alabama · .5 MI North 69 HWY · Structure no. 018074
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 531
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek 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 Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 531 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Lake Dame RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.