Cherokee #17 over Yellow Creek
GoodCherokee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Int Cherokee #70 · Structure no. 021501
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee #17 over Yellow Creek is a steel other carrying Cherokee #17 over Yellow Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 28 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee #17 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Cherokee #17 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 #17 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee #17 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee #17 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.