US Bridges

Co. Rd. 10 over Corner Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · CO RD 10 · Structure no. 017414

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 10 over Corner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 10 over Corner Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 10
CrossesCorner Creek
LocationCO RD 10
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05991, -86.25963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1994)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 10 over Corner Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Co. Rd. 10 over Corner 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 10 over Corner Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 10 over Corner Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 10 over Corner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.