US Bridges

CO RD 125 over Tubbs Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 3.1 MI N Ala HWY 39 · Structure no. 017320

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 125 over Tubbs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 125 over Tubbs Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 125
CrossesTubbs Creek
Location3.1 MI N Ala HWY 39
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9202, -88.08645
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1999)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 125 over Tubbs Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 125 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 125 over Tubbs Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is CO RD 125 over Tubbs Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 125 over Tubbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.