Cherokee #31 over Three Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N Int Chero #22 · Structure no. 007003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #31 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cherokee #31 over Three Mile Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 #31 over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #31 over Three Mile 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 #31 over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #31 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #31 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.