Cherokee #41 over Branch
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 3 MI NE JCT SR 35 · Structure no. 004365
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 445
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #41 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee #41 over Branch in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #41 over Branch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #41 over Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #41 over Branch carry?
About 445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #41 over Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #41 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.