US Bridges

Cherry Tree RD over Butler Spring Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N CO RD 395 · Structure no. 002064

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Tree RD over Butler Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cherry Tree RD over Butler Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Tree RD
CrossesButler Spring Branch
Location0.5 MI N CO RD 395
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61333, -86.37384
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1992)
Projected traffic688 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Tree RD over Butler Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Tree RD over Butler Spring Branch 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 Butler Spring Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Tree RD over Butler Spring Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Tree RD over Butler Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.