US Bridges

SR 75 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N JCT US431 * SR75 · Structure no. 002721

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,711
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 75 over Turkey Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 11,711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,395 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT US431 * SR75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.28763, -86.1782
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,711 (2021)
Projected traffic16,395 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$11.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 11,711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 75 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.