US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Tuckabum Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 2.0 MI N Int Al 10 * 187 · Structure no. 012422

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
925
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Tuckabum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 9 over Tuckabum Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesTuckabum Creek
Location2.0 MI N Int Al 10 * 187
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17913, -88.27125
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (1996)
Projected traffic927 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Tuckabum Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Tuckabum 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Tuckabum Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Tuckabum Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Tuckabum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.