US Bridges

Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 65 · Structure no. 016591

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,261
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,802 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 10
CrossesBon Secour River
Location0.6 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 65
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.33414, -87.70774
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,261 (2023)
Projected traffic9,802 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River carry?

About 7,261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 10 over Bon Secour River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.