US Bridges

SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · .5 Mi.W.Jct.Us 331 · Structure no. 013733

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,382 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 10 MP 145.794
CrossesSikes Mill Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Jct.Us 331
RouteState Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73187, -86.29215
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,900 (2013)
Projected traffic6,382 by 2033
Trucks9%
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$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 10 MP 145.794 over Sikes Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.