US Bridges

County Road 10 over Bridge Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 1.25 Miles West of Cr. 57 · Structure no. 018706

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Bridge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 10 over Bridge Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,402 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesBridge Creek
Location1.25 Miles West of Cr. 57
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49778, -86.53419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2002)
Projected traffic1,402 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 over Bridge 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.