US Bridges

Al 175 over Old Town Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 010626

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 175 over Old Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 175 over Old Town Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAl 175
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location1.3 MI S JCT SR 5
RouteState Highway 175
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71118, -87.27727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 175 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 175 over Old Town 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 175 over Old Town Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Al 175 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Al 175 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.