US Bridges

CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 1MI S Bacon Level FAS 02 · Structure no. 010923

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.75
CrossesGuss Creek
Location1MI S Bacon Level FAS 02
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12, -85.2833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1990)
Projected traffic455 by 2030
Trucks30%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.75 over Guss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.