US Bridges

Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr

Good

Blount County, Alabama · 1.2 MI No US 278 · Structure no. 015210

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,530
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,530 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,118 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 75
CrossesLocust Fk Warrior Rvr
Location1.2 MI No US 278
RouteState Highway 75
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13417, -86.38472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,530 (2022)
Projected traffic7,118 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr carry?

About 5,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 75 over Locust Fk Warrior Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.