US Bridges

SR 10 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi. E. of Oak Hill · Structure no. 000223

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Little Bear 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. of Oak Hill
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90954, -87.05654
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2013)
Projected traffic938 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$333,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Little Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Little Bear 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 Little Bear Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.