US Bridges

SR 10 over Mill Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · .9 Mi. E. of Dixons Mill · Structure no. 014335

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Mill Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesMill Creek
Location.9 Mi. E. of Dixons Mill
RouteState Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05638, -87.77198
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic1,850 (2013)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$925,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.