Cherokee #99 over Mills Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 6 MI N JCT CO Rt 41 · Structure no. 006009
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 415
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #99 over Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee #99 over Mills 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 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.
It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #99 over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #99 over Mills 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #99 over Mills Creek carry?
About 415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #99 over Mills Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #99 over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.