Cherry Avenue over Prudes Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · Blossburg · Structure no. 017723
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 760 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Avenue over Prudes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Avenue over Prudes Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Avenue over Prudes Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Avenue over Prudes 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Cherry Avenue over Prudes Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Avenue over Prudes Creek?
The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Avenue over Prudes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.