US Bridges

Marshtown Road over Tukabum Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · _.5 MI S Int Rt 194*215 · Structure no. 021135

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshtown Road over Tukabum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshtown Road over Tukabum Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshtown Road
CrossesTukabum Creek
Location_.5 MI S Int Rt 194*215
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22485, -88.33205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1996)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshtown Road over Tukabum Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshtown Road over Tukabum 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Marshtown Road over Tukabum Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Marshtown Road over Tukabum Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Marshtown Road over Tukabum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.