US Bridges

SR 77 over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.4 MI N Talladega CO Lin · Structure no. 005599

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,910
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 77 over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 6,910 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,674 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesBranch
Location2.4 MI N Talladega CO Lin
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7066, -86.0594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,910 (2021)
Projected traffic9,674 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$856,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Branch carry?

About 6,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.