US Bridges

Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief

Good

Blount County, Alabama · .7 Mi. So.Co RD 15 . · Structure no. 017034

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,283 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesAl - 75 South
CrossesBlackburn Fork Relief
Location.7 Mi. So.Co RD 15 .
RouteState Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8525, -86.56679
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief carry?

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

How long is Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 75 South over Blackburn Fork Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.