US Bridges

77 TH ST over Village Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 77th ST N * Village Creek · Structure no. 011459

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

77 TH ST over Village Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 77 TH ST over Village Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries77 TH ST
CrossesVillage Ck
Location77th ST N * Village Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56395, -86.73254
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 77 TH ST over Village Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 77 TH ST over Village Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 77 TH ST over Village Ck carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 77 TH ST over Village Ck?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 77 TH ST over Village Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.