Cherokee #48 over Yellow Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 0.5 MI NE Ala #68 · Structure no. 015554
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #48 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee #48 over Yellow Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #48 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee #48 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 #48 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #48 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #48 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.