US Bridges

Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NE Cherokee #75 · Structure no. 006287

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCherokee #41
CrossesNorth Spring Creek
Location1.1 MI NE Cherokee #75
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.27885, -85.59931
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee #41 over North Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.