US Bridges

Al. 10 over Stallings Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. E. of I65 · Structure no. 011726

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 10 over Stallings Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al. 10 over Stallings Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,434 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAl. 10
CrossesStallings Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. of I65
RouteState Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82344, -86.66123
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 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 width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2013)
Projected traffic6,434 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 10 over Stallings Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Al. 10 over Stallings 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 10 over Stallings Creek carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al. 10 over Stallings Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 10 over Stallings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.