US Bridges

SR 10 over Pickett Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · Butler · Structure no. 016748

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

About this bridge

SR 10 over Pickett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Pickett 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesPickett Creek
LocationButler
RouteState Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08961, -88.20885
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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$689,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Pickett Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Pickett 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 Pickett Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 10 over Pickett Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Pickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.