US Bridges

SR77 over Blue Eye Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N JCT US78 · Structure no. 021161

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,367
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR77 over Blue Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR77 over Blue Eye Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,113 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR77
CrossesBlue Eye Creek
Location1.6 MI N JCT US78
RouteState Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6265, -86.10214
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,367 (2022)
Projected traffic13,113 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR77 over Blue Eye Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR77 over Blue Eye 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR77 over Blue Eye Creek carry?

About 9,367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR77 over Blue Eye Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR77 over Blue Eye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.