Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 100 Ft N Jannebo · Structure no. 010523
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Tree Lane over Little Shades Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.