US Bridges

County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. NE of Henryco Lin · Structure no. 012817

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 75
CrossesE Fork Ctawchee River
Location0.3 Mi. NE of Henryco Lin
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.70827, -85.34572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2016)
Projected traffic547 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 75 over E Fork Ctawchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.