US Bridges

SR 10 over Wardlaw Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi. W.Of Oak Hill · Structure no. 000222

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Wardlaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Wardlaw Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesWardlaw Creek
Location2.9 Mi. W.Of Oak Hill
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93838, -87.12747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic980 (2013)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2033
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$323,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Wardlaw Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Wardlaw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Wardlaw Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Wardlaw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Wardlaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.