US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N New Mt Heb · Structure no. 012770

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
482
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesTubbs Creek Relief
Location1.5 MI N New Mt Heb
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87833, -88.11167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (1995)
Projected traffic550 by 2031
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.