Cherokee #127 over Branch
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · .5 MI N CO Rt 15 · Structure no. 013994
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #127 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherokee #127 over Branch in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 #127 over Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #127 over Branch 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 #127 over Branch carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #127 over Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #127 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.