US Bridges

SR 77 over Chikasanoxee Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 3 MI N Penton · Structure no. 004921

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Chikasanoxee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 77 over Chikasanoxee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesChikasanoxee Creek
Location3 MI N Penton
RouteState Highway 77
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05194, -85.48486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Chikasanoxee Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Chikasanoxee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Chikasanoxee Creek carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.