US Bridges

County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk.

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Chilton County, Alabama · CR77 1 MI NW Bell Lane Ch · Structure no. 018567

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk. in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 77
CrossesYellow Leaf Crk.
LocationCR77 1 MI NW Bell Lane Ch
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8998, -86.64271
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1900)
Projected traffic640 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk. carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (1900 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk.?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 77 over Yellow Leaf Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.