Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 4.0 MI NE JCT SR 35 · Structure no. 004366
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 505
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek carry?
About 505 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #41 over Culstigh Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.