US Bridges

Commerce ST over Big Nose Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI NE Al # 9 · Structure no. 009032

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce ST over Big Nose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce ST over Big Nose Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce ST
CrossesBig Nose Creek
Location0.2 MI NE Al # 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.16094, -85.66322
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce ST over Big Nose Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce ST over Big Nose 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce ST over Big Nose Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce ST over Big Nose Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce ST over Big Nose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.