Cherokee #33 over Hurricane Creek
GoodPosted for loadCherokee County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N JCT CO Rt 8 · Structure no. 005895
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 284 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #33 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #33 over Hurricane Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #33 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #33 over Hurricane 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #33 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #33 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #33 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.