US Bridges

SR 75 over Short Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1.1MI S JCT SR68 * SR75 · Structure no. 016587

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
441 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,686
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75 over Short Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,686 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,960 by 2042. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesShort Creek
Location1.1MI S JCT SR68 * SR75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29376, -86.16378
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,686 (2022)
Projected traffic14,960 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Short Creek carry?

About 10,686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Short Creek?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.