US Bridges

SR 10 over Pacencha Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.6MI E Butler · Structure no. 016746

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Pacencha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Pacencha Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesPacencha Creek
Location1.6MI E Butler
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09524, -88.18357
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2013)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$667,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Pacencha Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Pacencha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Pacencha Creek carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Pacencha Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Pacencha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.