US Bridges

Cherokee #29 over Spring Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 2.0 MI N Int US #411 · Structure no. 003729

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee #29 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee #29 over Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee #29
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0 MI N Int US #411
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.10777, -85.46125
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee #29 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Cherokee #29 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee #29 over Spring Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee #29 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee #29 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.