Cherokee #45 over Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N Int US #278 · Structure no. 008785
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #45 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #45 over Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 #45 over Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #45 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #45 over Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #45 over Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #45 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.