US Bridges

_cherry Drive over _tanyard Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · _lanett Street · Structure no. 021347

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cherry Drive over _tanyard Creek is a steel culvert carrying _cherry Drive over _tanyard Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,865 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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Carries_cherry Drive
Crosses_tanyard Creek
Location_lanett Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87383, -85.19095
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2015)
Projected traffic6,865 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$548,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _cherry Drive over _tanyard Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is _cherry Drive over _tanyard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does _cherry Drive over _tanyard Creek carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is _cherry Drive over _tanyard Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns _cherry Drive over _tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.