US Bridges

Al - 75 over Jones Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · North of Oneonta · Structure no. 000679

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,530
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 75 over Jones 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 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl - 75
CrossesJones Creek
LocationNorth of Oneonta
RouteState Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03139, -86.45278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,530 (2022)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$873,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 75 over Jones 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 75 over Jones Creek carry?

About 7,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al - 75 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 75 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.