US Bridges

CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E CO Rt 1226 · Structure no. 006243

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 10
CrossesChapel Branch
Location0.1 MI E CO Rt 1226
RouteCounty Highway 1027
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3592, -88.2616
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic238 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 10 over Chapel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.