Cherokee #6 over Little Ball Play Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W Cherokee #19 · Structure no. 011403
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #6 over Little Ball Play Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherokee #6 over Little Ball Play Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 #6 over Little Ball Play Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #6 over Little Ball Play 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 Cherokee #6 over Little Ball Play Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #6 over Little Ball Play Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #6 over Little Ball Play Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.