US Bridges

SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 5.9 MI No JCT SR 34 · Structure no. 002040

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
593 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
7,314
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, 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 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 7,314 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,240 by 2043. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 77
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
Location5.9 MI No JCT SR 34
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56255, -86.12657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,314 (2023)
Projected traffic10,240 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 77 over Choccolocco 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 SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 7,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.