US Bridges

SR 10 over Tombigbee River

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 11 Mi. E. of Butler · Structure no. 014682

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,990 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Tombigbee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Tombigbee River in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,891 by 2033. The structure is 3,990 ft (1,216.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesTombigbee River
Location11 Mi. E. of Butler
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12893, -88.0428
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+39 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,990 ft (1,216.2 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2013)
Projected traffic2,891 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$39.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Tombigbee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Tombigbee River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Tombigbee River carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Tombigbee River?

The structure is 3,990 ft (1,216.2 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Tombigbee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.