US Bridges

SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 5.1 MI W JCT US 431 · Structure no. 002601

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

About this bridge

SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck is a steel culvert carrying SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck 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 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesAllen/(hootaloocco) Ck
Location5.1 MI W JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 77
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9706, -85.4407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck built?

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

What condition is SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck carry?

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

How long is SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Allen/(hootaloocco) Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.