US Bridges

SR 10 over Dry Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. E. of Vineland · Structure no. 004561

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 10 over Dry Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. of Vineland
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02615, -87.64272
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2013)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.