US Bridges

Al - 75 over Gurley Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · .5 Mi.No.Co.Ln. · Structure no. 009750

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
155 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 over Gurley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 75 over Gurley Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 57 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 11,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,982 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 75
CrossesGurley Creek
Location.5 Mi.No.Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 75
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77167, -86.63056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,640 (2023)
Projected traffic14,982 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 over Gurley Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Al - 75 over Gurley 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 March 2023.

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

About 11,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al - 75 over Gurley Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Al - 75 over Gurley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.