US Bridges

Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Cherokee DR * Pkwy DR · Structure no. 001604

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee DR
CrossesCahaba Rv
LocationCherokee DR * Pkwy DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63075, -86.60303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$780,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee DR over Cahaba Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.