Cherokee #49 over Wolf Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI SE Int CHERO#43 · Structure no. 009111
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #49 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #49 over Wolf 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 5 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #49 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #49 over Wolf 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #49 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #49 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #49 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.