US Bridges

Al - 75 over Five MI Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Al 75 * Five MI Ck · Structure no. 008396

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 over Five MI Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 75 over Five MI Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 32,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,135 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 1,000 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl - 75
CrossesFive MI Creek
LocationAl 75 * Five MI Ck
RouteState Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61306, -86.68639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,440 (2024)
Projected traffic40,135 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 over Five MI Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 75 over Five MI 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 75 over Five MI Creek carry?

About 32,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Al - 75 over Five MI Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 1,000 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 75 over Five MI Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.