US Bridges

Al 77 over Green Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · Al 77 * Green Creek · Structure no. 006352

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 77 over Green Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 77 over Green Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 9,957 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,940 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 77
CrossesGreen Creek
LocationAl 77 * Green Creek
RouteState Highway 77
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85444, -86.04559
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,957 (2022)
Projected traffic13,940 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 77 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 77 over Green 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Al 77 over Green Creek carry?

About 9,957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al 77 over Green Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 77 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.