CHEROKEE #127
Carrying CHEROKEE #127 over BRANCH
.5 MI N CO RT 15, Cherokee, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHEROKEE #127
The CHEROKEE #127 bridge in Cherokee, Alabama carries CHEROKEE #127 over BRANCH. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 105 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHEROKEE #127 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.3 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 105 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 013994
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHEROKEE #127 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CHEROKEE #127 against other structures in Cherokee and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CHEROKEE #127?
CHEROKEE #127 in Cherokee, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHEROKEE #127 inspected?
CHEROKEE #127's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 105 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHEROKEE #127 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHEROKEE #127?
CHEROKEE #127 has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHEROKEE #127?
CHEROKEE #127 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CHEROKEE #127 and does age affect safety?
CHEROKEE #127 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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