US Bridges

CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.7 MI S Hamms Pottery · Structure no. 008980

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,602
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,923 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 77
CrossesI-59 (mp 78.15)
Location1.7 MI S Hamms Pottery
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17135, -87.43656
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2021)
Projected traffic1,923 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15) carry?

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 77 over I-59 (mp 78.15)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.