Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · .8 Mi. S. Jct. Co. RD.28 · Structure no. 017796
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 77 over Little Beeswax Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.