US Bridges

County HWY 1010 over Little Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Alabama · 18351 Ft W JCT 1686 · Structure no. 004029

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1010 over Little Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1010 over Little Paint Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 1010
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location18351 Ft W JCT 1686
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.567, -86.25133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1994)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1010 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County HWY 1010 over Little Paint 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 1010 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 1010 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1010 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.