US Bridges

SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco)

Poor

Chambers County, Alabama · 4.8 MI W JCT US 431 · Structure no. 002600

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco) is a steel culvert carrying SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco) in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesAllen Creek(hootalocco)
Location4.8 MI W JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 77
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9684, -85.4404
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2023)
Projected traffic1,715 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$524,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco) carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Allen Creek(hootalocco)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.