US Bridges

Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · .4 Mi. So CO RD 15 · Structure no. 009753

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, 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 4,105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,283 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 75 North
CrossesBlackburn Fk Warrior Rv
Location.4 Mi. So CO RD 15
RouteState Highway 75
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85656, -86.56318
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,105 (2023)
Projected traffic5,283 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv built?

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

What condition is Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv carry?

About 4,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 75 North over Blackburn Fk Warrior Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.