US Bridges

SR 10 over Vaugh Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 5MI E of Butler · Structure no. 016962

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Vaugh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Vaugh Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,168 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesVaugh Creek
Location5MI E of Butler
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.11238, -88.13097
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2013)
Projected traffic4,168 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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$866,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Vaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Vaugh 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Vaugh Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Vaugh Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Vaugh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.