US Bridges

SR 77 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 2 MI N of Wadley · Structure no. 003833

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 77 over Cedar Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2 MI N of Wadley
RouteState Highway 77
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.13724, -85.61133
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2023)
Projected traffic2,013 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.