Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Int Cherokee #97 · Structure no. 001263
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #56 over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.