US Bridges

Cherry Tree Road over Tremble Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 MI NW CO RD 537 · Structure no. 018931

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Tree Road over Tremble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Tree Road over Tremble Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCherry Tree Road
CrossesTremble Creek
Location0.8 MI NW CO RD 537
RouteCounty Highway 220
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60829, -86.35426
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2003)
Projected traffic658 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$351,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Tree Road over Tremble Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Tree Road over Tremble 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 March 2024.

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

About 430 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Tree Road over Tremble Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Who owns Cherry Tree Road over Tremble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.