Al - 75 over Whippoorwill Creek
FairBlount County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi.So. US 278 · Structure no. 018015
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 75 over Whippoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 75 over Whippoorwill Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,414 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 75 over Whippoorwill Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 75 over Whippoorwill 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 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 75 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?
About 5,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Al - 75 over Whippoorwill Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 75 over Whippoorwill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.