US Bridges

SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · City of Talladega · Structure no. 001441

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 8,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2042. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
LocationCity of Talladega
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44328, -86.07886
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,203 (2022)
Projected traffic11,484 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 8,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.