US Bridges

Cherokee #114 over North Spring Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W Int Ala #35 · Structure no. 002449

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee #114 over North Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #114 over North Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee #114
CrossesNorth Spring Creek
Location0.7 MI W Int Ala #35
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29893, -85.58802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee #114 over North Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee #114 over North Spring 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 #114 over North Spring Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee #114 over North Spring Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee #114 over North Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.