US Bridges

CO RD 77 over Horse Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Ivy Creek Rd. · Structure no. 016667

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
606
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 77 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 77 over Horse Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 77
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationIvy Creek Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68352, -86.37821
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating75.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 77 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 77 over Horse Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 77 over Horse Creek carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 77 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 77 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.