US Bridges

CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S CO 44 44A JCT · Structure no. 011519

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 44A
CrossesCherry Hill Creek
Location0.3 MI S CO 44 44A JCT
RouteCounty Highway 44A
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45055, -87.64939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1986)
Projected traffic54 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 44A over Cherry Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.