US Bridges

SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .8 Mi. N JCT US78 · Structure no. 019645

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,637 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,114 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR77
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location.8 Mi. N JCT US78
RouteState Highway 77
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61536, -86.10511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,637 (2022)
Projected traffic13,114 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 9,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR77 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.