Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek
FairBlount County, Alabama · .2 Mi. No. CO RD 42 · Structure no. 000678
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7,530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek carry?
About 7,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Al 75 over Sand Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.