HWY #10 over Eight Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadGeneva County, Alabama · 9 MI SW of Samson · Structure no. 005402
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY #10 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY #10 over Eight Mile Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY #10 over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY #10 over Eight Mile 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY #10 over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY #10 over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY #10 over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.