US Bridges

County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Ivy Creek Rd. · Structure no. 018572

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 77
CrossesBedsole Branch
LocationIvy Creek Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6982, -86.37196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch 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 County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 77 over Bedsole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.