Cherokee #4 over Hurricane Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Int Chero #10 · Structure no. 011185
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #4 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherokee #4 over Hurricane Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 #4 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #4 over Hurricane 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #4 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #4 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #4 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.