US Bridges

Co. Rd. 77 over Stream

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 235 from US84 MP 145.2 · Structure no. 019456

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 77 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 77 over Stream in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 77
CrossesStream
Location235 from US84 MP 145.2
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26865, -86.30912
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 77 over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 77 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 77 over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 77 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 77 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.