US Bridges

County Road 77 over Siloam Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Ivy Creek Rd. · Structure no. 017963

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 77 over Siloam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 77 over Siloam Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 77
CrossesSiloam Creek
LocationIvy Creek Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71286, -86.3492
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2011)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 77 over Siloam Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 77 over Siloam Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 77 over Siloam Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 77 over Siloam Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 77 over Siloam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.