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Al 77 over Horton Creek

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Etowah County, Alabama · Al 77 over Horton Creek · Structure no. 017494

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,512
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 77 over Horton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 77 over Horton Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 17,512 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 77
CrossesHorton Creek
LocationAl 77 over Horton Creek
RouteState Highway 77
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98, -86.06667
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,512 (2020)
Projected traffic24,517 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 77 over Horton Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 77 over Horton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Al 77 over Horton Creek carry?

About 17,512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 77 over Horton Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Al 77 over Horton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.