US Bridges

CO RD No 77 over Foster Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 1.5MI S of Haleburg · Structure no. 016300

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 77 over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 77 over Foster Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD No 77
CrossesFoster Creek
Location1.5MI S of Haleburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37142, -85.13386
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 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 traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$877,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 77 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 77 over Foster 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD No 77 over Foster Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 77 over Foster Creek?

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

Who owns CO RD No 77 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.