US Bridges

SR 77 over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 3.7 MI N Talladega CO Lin · Structure no. 005991

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,910
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 77 over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesCane Creek
Location3.7 MI N Talladega CO Lin
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72439, -86.05329
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Cane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 77 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.