US Bridges

CR 75 over Branch of Widows Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · .3MI.N.INT.JC.69*75 · Structure no. 001129

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
515
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Branch of Widows Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 75 over Branch of Widows Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75
CrossesBranch of Widows Creek
Location.3MI.N.INT.JC.69*75
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92336, -85.78174
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (1989)
Projected traffic555 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$304,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 75 over Branch of Widows Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 over Branch of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 over Branch of Widows Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 over Branch of Widows Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over Branch of Widows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.