US Bridges

County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · 8.0 MI N of US HWY 14 · Structure no. 009145

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 75
CrossesSouth Rail Railroad
Location8.0 MI N of US HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.41271, -88.2138
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1998)
Projected traffic650 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$828,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 75 over South Rail Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.