US Bridges

Al - 75 over Mill Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · .1 MI So Oneonta City Lim · Structure no. 008834

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 75 over Mill Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 9,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,266 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 75
CrossesMill Creek
Location.1 MI So Oneonta City Lim
RouteState Highway 75
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92694, -86.5
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 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 traffic9,530 (2023)
Projected traffic12,266 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Al - 75 over Mill 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 April 2023.

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

About 9,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al - 75 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al - 75 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.