AL.10 over Persimmon Creek
FairButler County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.E.Of AL.245 Jct. · Structure no. 001695
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,550
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL.10 over Persimmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.10 over Persimmon Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,833 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL.10 over Persimmon Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is AL.10 over Persimmon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does AL.10 over Persimmon Creek carry?
About 7,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is AL.10 over Persimmon Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns AL.10 over Persimmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.