US Bridges

AL.10 over Peavy Creek

Poor

Butler County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi.W.Of I65 · Structure no. 001201

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.10 over Peavy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.10 over Peavy Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,692 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAL.10
CrossesPeavy Creek
Location0.3 Mi.W.Of I65
RouteState Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82, -86.67167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2013)
Projected traffic5,692 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.10 over Peavy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.10 over Peavy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does AL.10 over Peavy Creek carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL.10 over Peavy Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns AL.10 over Peavy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.