US Bridges

CO RD #77 over Yellow River Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Rose Hill Road · Structure no. 007452

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #77 over Yellow River Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD #77 over Yellow River Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD #77
CrossesYellow River Branch
LocationRose Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41894, -86.32324
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic351 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$506,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD #77 over Yellow River Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #77 over Yellow River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD #77 over Yellow River Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD #77 over Yellow River Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD #77 over Yellow River Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.