Cherokee #16 over Spring Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 0.3 MI SW Int Chero #113 · Structure no. 014214
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #16 over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherokee #16 over Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #16 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #16 over Spring 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee #16 over Spring Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #16 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #16 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.