Cherokee #168 over Branch
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W CO #168 · Structure no. 006404
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #168 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #168 over Branch 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 #168 over Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #168 over Branch 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 #168 over Branch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #168 over Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #168 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.