US Bridges

SR 77 over Ottery Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.3 MI No JCT SR 144 · Structure no. 006351

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Ottery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 77 over Ottery Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,375 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesOttery Creek
Location2.3 MI No JCT SR 144
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.815, -86.03667
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,125 (2023)
Projected traffic11,375 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$690,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Ottery Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Ottery 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Ottery Creek carry?

About 8,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Ottery Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Ottery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.