Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 0.9 MI SW Int Ala #35 · Structure no. 006288
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek is a concrete culvert 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #41 over North Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.