US Bridges

SR 77 over Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 6.4 MI N Talladega CO Lin · Structure no. 008398

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
522 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,994
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Ohatchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 77 over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,994 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,392 by 2043. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesOhatchee Creek
Location6.4 MI N Talladega CO Lin
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76161, -86.04361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,994 (2023)
Projected traffic8,392 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Ohatchee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 5,994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.