US Bridges

SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.W.Blue Springs · Structure no. 017763

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10 MP 198.654
CrossesSikes Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W.Blue Springs
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67315, -85.53232
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2013)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 MP 198.654 over Sikes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.