US Bridges

CO RD 75 over I65

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · CO RD 75 over I65 · Structure no. 008982

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 75 over I65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 75 over I65 in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2029. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 75
CrossesI65
LocationCO RD 75 over I65
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96028, -86.54267
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2009)
Projected traffic635 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 75 over I65 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 75 over I65 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 75 over I65 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 75 over I65?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 75 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.