US Bridges

CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · SW1/4 S12 T15 R25 · Structure no. 008693

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 10
CrossesTanyard Creek
LocationSW1/4 S12 T15 R25
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2944, -85.50184
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$285,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 10 over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.