US Bridges

Co. Rt. 10 over Stream

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.66 Mi.Ne JCT.US43* CO10 · Structure no. 004027

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 10 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 10 over Stream in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 10
CrossesStream
Location2.66 Mi.Ne JCT.US43* CO10
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.57, -87.83833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic450 (1995)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 10 over Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 10 over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 10 over Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 10 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 10 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.