US Bridges

County Rt 75 over Carson Branch

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 5.6 MI North US 82 · Structure no. 004101

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 75 over Carson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 75 over Carson Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 75
CrossesCarson Branch
Location5.6 MI North US 82
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47648, -88.17273
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1998)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 75 over Carson Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 75 over Carson Branch 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 County Rt 75 over Carson Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 75 over Carson Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 75 over Carson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.