US Bridges

CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.73 MI NW Half Acre · Structure no. 009410

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO Rt No 75
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.73 MI NW Half Acre
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20077, -87.90107
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1988)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt No 75 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.