US Bridges

SR 75 over Short Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1.1 MI S JCT SR68 * SR75 · Structure no. 002722

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,491
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Short Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 75 over Short 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 11,491 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,087 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesShort Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT SR68 * SR75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29351, -86.16348
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,491 (2022)
Projected traffic16,087 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Short Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 75 over Short 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Short Creek carry?

About 11,491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Short Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.