US Bridges

Al 77 over Talladega Creek

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Talladega County, Alabama · Waldo · Structure no. 017639

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 77 over Talladega Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 77 over Talladega Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,447 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 77
CrossesTalladega Creek
LocationWaldo
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37765, -86.03069
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,177 (2022)
Projected traffic4,447 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 77 over Talladega Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 77 over Talladega Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Al 77 over Talladega Creek carry?

About 3,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 77 over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 77 over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.