Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee Creek
GoodElmore County, Alabama · Sec 4 T18N R21E · Structure no. 021609
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 668
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Trail over Wallahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee Creek carry?
About 668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.