US Bridges

CR 109 over Tubbalubba Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · SEC_21_T11S_R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000171

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
118 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 over Tubbalubba Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 109 over Tubbalubba Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 109
CrossesTubbalubba Creek
LocationSEC_21_T11S_R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates34.11131, -88.78911
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans100 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$720,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 109 over Tubbalubba Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 over Tubbalubba 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 109 over Tubbalubba Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 109 over Tubbalubba Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 109 over Tubbalubba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.