US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NW New Mt Hebron · Structure no. 012771

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 is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek 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 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesTubbs Creek
Location1.5 MI NW New Mt Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88167, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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$751,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 20 over Tubbs 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 20 over Tubbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.