US Bridges

County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib.

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. W. of Prarie Eden · Structure no. 014705

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
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 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesBig Prarie Creek Trib.
Location1.4 Mi. W. of Prarie Eden
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56, -87.63
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$421,000 (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 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Big Prarie Creek Trib. carry?

About 150 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 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.