US Bridges

CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.05 MI N US 80 · Structure no. 015989

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO Rt No 77
CrossesBranch of Yellow Creek
Location0.05 MI N US 80
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51086, -87.7323
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1994)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt No 77 over Branch of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.