US Bridges

Al 277 over Widow Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 4 MI W City of Bridgeport · Structure no. 000261

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 277 over Widow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 277 over Widow Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,576 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 277
CrossesWidow Creek
Location4 MI W City of Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91642, -85.76864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2022)
Projected traffic3,576 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 277 over Widow Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 277 over Widow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Al 277 over Widow Creek carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 277 over Widow Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Al 277 over Widow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.