US Bridges

75 TH ST over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 75th ST N * Village Creek · Structure no. 000822

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

75 TH ST over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying 75 TH ST over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries75 TH ST
CrossesVillage Creek
Location75th ST N * Village Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56247, -86.73569
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$957,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 75 TH ST over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 75 TH ST over Village 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 2024.

How much traffic does 75 TH ST over Village Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 75 TH ST over Village Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 75 TH ST over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.