Cherokee #29 over Hurricane Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT CO Rt 8 · Structure no. 012785
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #29 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee #29 over Hurricane Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 #29 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #29 over Hurricane 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #29 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #29 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #29 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.