Cherokee #97 over Chattooga River

Fair Condition62 years old365 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Location0.3 Mi SE Int Ala #68
CarriesCherokee #97
CrossesChattooga River
Coordinates34.29018, -85.50912

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length485.9 ft (148.1 m)
Max Span161.7 ft (49.3 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area1170.0 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic365 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number008420

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