Cherokee #19 over Little Ball Play Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S JCT CO Rt 6 · Structure no. 005506
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #19 over Little Ball Play Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee #19 over Little Ball Play Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 #19 over Little Ball Play Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #19 over Little Ball Play 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #19 over Little Ball Play Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #19 over Little Ball Play Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Cherokee #19 over Little Ball Play Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.