US Bridges

SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi.W.Sr 105 · Structure no. 014840

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10 MP 203.852
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.3 Mi.W.Sr 105
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64405, -85.45207
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2013)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 MP 203.852 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.