US Bridges

SR 75 over Scarham Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N JCT SR68 * SR75 · Structure no. 018598

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Scarham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 75 over Scarham Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,216 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,102 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 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
CrossesScarham Creek
Location0.9 MI N JCT SR68 * SR75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30667, -86.13306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,216 (2022)
Projected traffic10,102 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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 over Scarham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Scarham Creek carry?

About 7,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Scarham Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.