US Bridges

CR 577 over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W JCT CR 74 · Structure no. 013859

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 577 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 577 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCR 577
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI W JCT CR 74
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98094, -85.76523
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1991)
Projected traffic37 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 577 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 577 over Branch 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 CR 577 over Branch carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 577 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 577 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.