US Bridges

County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. W. of Sledge · Structure no. 014304

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesBig Prarie Creek Trib.
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Sledge
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55, -87.55333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib. 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 County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.