US Bridges

SR 77 over Blue Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. N Clay Co. Line · Structure no. 000536

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,895
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 77 over Blue Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,895 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,053 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N Clay Co. Line
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3124, -86.0206
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,895 (2022)
Projected traffic4,053 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Blue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Blue Creek carry?

About 2,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.