US Bridges

Cherokee #11 over Yellow Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 014844

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee #11 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee #11 over Yellow Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherokee #11
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.2197, -85.76033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2020)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$972,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee #11 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee #11 over Yellow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee #11 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee #11 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee #11 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.