Al 68 over Chatooga River
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 3.7 MI E of SR 35 · Structure no. 017894
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 475 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,783
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 68 over Chatooga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 68 over Chatooga River in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2042. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 68 over Chatooga River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 68 over Chatooga River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Al 68 over Chatooga River carry?
About 1,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Al 68 over Chatooga River?
The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al 68 over Chatooga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.