Cherokee #45 over Frog Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N Int US #278 · Structure no. 005237
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 121 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #45 over Frog Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #45 over Frog Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 #45 over Frog Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #45 over Frog 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #45 over Frog Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #45 over Frog Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #45 over Frog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.