US Bridges

County Road 75 over E Fork Choctawhatchee

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Henry CO Line · Structure no. 013037

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 75 over E Fork Choctawhatchee is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 75 over E Fork Choctawhatchee in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 136 ft (41.5 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 Choctawhatchee
Location0.1 MI E Henry CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.70688, -85.34824
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 75 over E Fork Choctawhatchee built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 75 over E Fork Choctawhatchee 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is County Road 75 over E Fork Choctawhatchee?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 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 Choctawhatchee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.