US Bridges

S.R. 75 over Scarham Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · .9 MI N JCT SR68/SR75 · Structure no. 020348

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,608
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 75 over Scarham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 75 over Scarham Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,608 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,051 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 75
CrossesScarham Creek
Location.9 MI N JCT SR68/SR75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30621, -86.13165
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,608 (2022)
Projected traffic5,051 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 75 over Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 75 over Scarham Creek carry?

About 3,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 75 over Scarham Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 75 over Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.