US Bridges

SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · JCT SR 34 * SR 77 · Structure no. 002039

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,789
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 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 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 14,789 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,704 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesPoorhouse Branch
LocationJCT SR 34 * SR 77
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47658, -86.12027
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,789 (2022)
Projected traffic20,704 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch carry?

About 14,789 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Poorhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.