US Bridges

County Rt 75 over Magby Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 3.5 MI North of US HWY 82 · Structure no. 006669

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 75 over Magby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 75 over Magby Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 75
CrossesMagby Creek
Location3.5 MI North of US HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45796, -88.18761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1998)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 75 over Magby Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 75 over Magby 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 County Rt 75 over Magby Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 75 over Magby Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 75 over Magby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.