US Bridges

SR 77 over Pigeon Roost Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 6.5 MI W JCT US 431 · Structure no. 002602

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 77 over Pigeon Roost Creek 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 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 1,261 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,765 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location6.5 MI W JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 77
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98769, -85.45619
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,261 (2022)
Projected traffic1,765 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 77 over Pigeon Roost 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 1,261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.