US Bridges

Juliantown RD over Cherry Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1.5 MI North of US HWY 31 · Structure no. 013550

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juliantown RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Juliantown RD over Cherry Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesJuliantown RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.5 MI North of US HWY 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05327, -86.46194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2003)
Projected traffic520 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Juliantown RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juliantown RD over Cherry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Juliantown RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Juliantown RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Juliantown RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.