Cherokee #78 over Little Mud Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Alabama · 1.4 MI SE Cherokee #22 · Structure no. 006676
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #78 over Little Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cherokee #78 over Little Mud Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #78 over Little Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #78 over Little Mud 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #78 over Little Mud Creek carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #78 over Little Mud Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #78 over Little Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.