Cherokee #15 over Mills Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 9 MI N JCT SR 35 · Structure no. 013607
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #15 over Mills Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherokee #15 over Mills Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 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 #15 over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #15 over Mills 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #15 over Mills Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #15 over Mills Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #15 over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.