US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1MI. West Boothton · Structure no. 007653

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,545
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 10
CrossesSavage Creek
Location1MI. West Boothton
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16468, -86.99577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic1,545 (2024)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 10 over Savage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.