US Bridges

SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 5.9 MI North JCT SR 34 · Structure no. 011472

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
649 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,085
2022 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 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 8,085 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,319 by 2042. The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
Location5.9 MI North JCT SR 34
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56047, -86.12682
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length649 ft (197.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,085 (2022)
Projected traffic11,319 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 8,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.