Cherokee #71 over Sugar Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Alabama · 0.7 MI NE JCT CO RT32 · Structure no. 004096
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #71 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cherokee #71 over Sugar Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 #71 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #71 over Sugar 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #71 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #71 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #71 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.