US Bridges

Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.2 MI W CO RD 537 · Structure no. 001658

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek in Madison 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 6 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Tree RD
CrossesTremble Creek
Location1.2 MI W CO RD 537
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6101, -86.35822
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (1992)
Projected traffic658 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$263,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek built?

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

What condition is Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Tree RD over Tremble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.