AL-39 over Tubbs Creek
GoodGreene County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N Sumter CO Line · Structure no. 015179
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 698 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,179
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-39 over Tubbs Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-39 over Tubbs Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,623 by 2033. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-39 over Tubbs Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-39 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does AL-39 over Tubbs Creek carry?
About 1,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is AL-39 over Tubbs Creek?
The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns AL-39 over Tubbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.