US Bridges

CO HWY 10 over Davis Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Montevallo · Structure no. 016442

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,545
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 10 over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 10 over Davis Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 10
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1.3 MI W Montevallo
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10756, -86.88524
Functional classUrban 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2024)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 10 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 10 over Davis 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 Davis Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 10 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 10 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.