US Bridges

CO RD 117 over Tubbs Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · West Greene · Structure no. 019011

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 117 over Tubbs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 117 over Tubbs Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2029. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 117
CrossesTubbs Creek
LocationWest Greene
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92341, -88.08214
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2004)
Projected traffic650 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 117 over Tubbs Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 117 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 117 over Tubbs Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CO RD 117 over Tubbs Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 117 over Tubbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.