US Bridges

CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.8 MI W JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 001000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif is a concrete culvert carrying CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75
CrossesWidows Creek Releif
Location3.8 MI W JCT SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92607, -85.77956
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (1989)
Projected traffic605 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$297,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over Widows Creek Releif?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.