US Bridges

SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · In Abbeville · Structure no. 002539

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 4,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,218 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10 MP 218.457
CrossesVan Mill Creek
LocationIn Abbeville
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.569, -85.23128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,030 (2013)
Projected traffic5,218 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill Creek carry?

About 4,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 MP 218.457 over Van Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.