US Bridges

SR 75 over Town Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N JCT SR227 * SR75 · Structure no. 002717

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 75 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 6,566 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,192 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT SR227 * SR75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3781, -85.99047
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,566 (2023)
Projected traffic9,192 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 over Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Town Creek carry?

About 6,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Town Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.