US Bridges

SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. E. of Brundidge · Structure no. 014194

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2033. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10 MP 185.075
CrossesRichland Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E. of Brundidge
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72556, -85.74163
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2013)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 MP 185.075 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.