US Bridges

County Road 577 over South Sauty Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · T-6-S R-7-E Sec. 12 · Structure no. 019480

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 577 over South Sauty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 577 over South Sauty Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 577
CrossesSouth Sauty Creek
LocationT-6-S R-7-E Sec. 12
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52797, -85.8644
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 577 over South Sauty Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 577 over South Sauty 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 577 over South Sauty Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 577 over South Sauty Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 577 over South Sauty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.