County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMarshall County, Alabama · 841 Ft E JCT 79 · Structure no. 000312
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 1998
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2020. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 1998.
How much traffic does County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns County HWY 1175 over Big Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.