US Bridges

Rinehart Road over Smith Canal

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.3 Miles South of SR-46 · Structure no. 774058

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rinehart Road over Smith Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rinehart Road over Smith Canal in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,129 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

CarriesRinehart Road
CrossesSmith Canal
Location0.3 Miles South of SR-46
RouteCounty Highway 431B
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.80774, -81.33112
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2023)
Projected traffic37,129 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rinehart Road over Smith Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rinehart Road over Smith Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rinehart Road over Smith Canal carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rinehart Road over Smith Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rinehart Road over Smith Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.