US Bridges

CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S CO 44 CO 75 JCT · Structure no. 014931

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek in Franklin 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 75
CrossesCherry Hill Creek
Location0.7 MI S CO 44 CO 75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45071, -87.66247
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1986)
Projected traffic538 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 75 over Cherry Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.