US Bridges

County Road 10 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. West JCT CR36*10 · Structure no. 018754

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 10 over Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 Mi. West JCT CR36*10
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91415, -87.87205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2002)
Projected traffic220 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$773,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 over Sugar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.