US Bridges

County Rt #77 over Lubbub Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E of JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 011843

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
395 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #77 over Lubbub Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rt #77 over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2028. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt #77
CrossesLubbub Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32813, -88.02404
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans20
Design loadH 15
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic350 by 2028
Trucks4%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #77 over Lubbub Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #77 over Lubbub 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt #77 over Lubbub Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rt #77 over Lubbub Creek?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt #77 over Lubbub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.