US Bridges

Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Al 75 @ Pinson · Structure no. 017990

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 16,290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,154 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 75
CrossesBranch @ Sweeney Hollow
LocationAl 75 @ Pinson
RouteState Highway 75
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68222, -86.68222
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,290 (2024)
Projected traffic20,154 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow carry?

About 16,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 75 over Branch @ Sweeney Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.