US Bridges

SR 77 over Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 6.7 MI No JCT SR 34 · Structure no. 010838

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 77 over Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 16,171 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,639 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesBranch
Location6.7 MI No JCT SR 34
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5705, -86.127
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,171 (2022)
Projected traffic22,639 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR 77 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Branch carry?

About 16,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.