US Bridges

SR 76 over Greasy Head Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E JCT CO 45 · Structure no. 002417

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Greasy Head Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 76 over Greasy Head Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,749 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 76
CrossesGreasy Head Branch
Location0.5 MI E JCT CO 45
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32172, -86.20811
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2021)
Projected traffic3,749 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Greasy Head Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over Greasy Head 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Greasy Head Branch carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Greasy Head Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 76 over Greasy Head Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.