US Bridges

CR 75 over Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1 MI N Stevenson · Structure no. 016302

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 75 over Ditch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCR 75
CrossesDitch
Location1 MI N Stevenson
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88963, -85.81457
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (1997)
Projected traffic725 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$706,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 75 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 over Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 over Ditch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 75 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.