US Bridges

Henry Doherty RD over Tuckabum Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · .3MI S Int AL10 & 199 · Structure no. 020679

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Doherty RD over Tuckabum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henry Doherty RD over Tuckabum Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesHenry Doherty RD
CrossesTuckabum Creek
Location.3MI S Int AL10 & 199
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.23741, -88.40655
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2013)
Projected traffic276 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Doherty RD over Tuckabum Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Doherty RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Doherty RD over Tuckabum Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Henry Doherty RD over Tuckabum Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Henry Doherty RD over Tuckabum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.