US Bridges

CR 377 over Mallard Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021370

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 377 over Mallard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 377 over Mallard Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 377
CrossesMallard Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 377
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62103, -87.2026
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$837,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 377 over Mallard Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 377 over Mallard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 377 over Mallard Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 377 over Mallard Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 377 over Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.