US Bridges

Cherry Road over Rainbow Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 150 Ft. N Steele DR · Structure no. 014187

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Road over Rainbow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Road over Rainbow Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Road
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location150 Ft. N Steele DR
RouteCity Street 2
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.715, -86.72833
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1992)
Projected traffic616 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Road over Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Road over Rainbow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Road over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Road over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Road over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.