US Bridges

CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · 0 01M South CO RT44 · Structure no. 013497

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 123 Tucker Road
CrossesTucker Creek
Location0 01M South CO RT44
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82342, -87.31589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (1993)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 123 Tucker Road over Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.