US Bridges

SR 177 over Branch

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi. N Int HWY 43 · Structure no. 016972

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 177 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 177 over Branch in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,709 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 177
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 Mi. N Int HWY 43
RouteState Highway 177
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50388, -87.90797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2013)
Projected traffic2,709 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 177 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 177 over Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 177 over Branch carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 177 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 177 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.