US Bridges

Al 10 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 6.2 MI E.Of US 31 · Structure no. 013593

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
2,663
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 10 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 10 over Pigeon Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,468 by 2033. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 10
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location6.2 MI E.Of US 31
RouteState Highway 10
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79204, -86.49814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 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 traffic2,663 (2013)
Projected traffic3,468 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 10 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 10 over Pigeon 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 Pigeon Creek carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 10 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 10 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.