Cherokee #71 over Terrapin Creek

Fair Condition75 years old2,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Location1.2 Mi N Jct Co RD 19
CarriesCherokee #71
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Coordinates34.12245, -85.67686

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length485.2 ft (147.9 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Deck Area1050.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1951

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number004097

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