US Bridges

CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W JCT US 72 · Structure no. 000922

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
472
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 75
CrossesTribut. to Widows Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT US 72
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93766, -85.75106
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (1989)
Projected traffic520 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 75 over Tribut. to Widows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.