US Bridges

County RD 77 over Conecuh River

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Rose Hill Road · Structure no. 017050

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
975 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 77 over Conecuh River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 77 over Conecuh River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2030. The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCounty RD 77
CrossesConecuh River
LocationRose Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4871, -86.36121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length975 ft (297.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (1996)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 77 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 77 over Conecuh River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 77 over Conecuh River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 77 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 77 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.