US Bridges

CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc)

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.9 MI W JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 007096

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc) is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc) in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO Rt 75
CrossesWidows Creek(mc)
Location3.9 MI W JCT SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92514, -85.78011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$476,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc) carry?

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

How long is CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 75 over Widows Creek(mc)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.