US Bridges

Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .3 Mi. No. Al 151 · Structure no. 010775

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,030
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,935 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl - 75 South
CrossesTurkey Ck
Location.3 Mi. No. Al 151
RouteState Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6997, -86.6767
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2025)
Projected traffic9,935 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 75 South over Turkey Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.