US Bridges

SR 10 over Alabama River Rel.

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 9.2 Mi. E. of Pine Hill · Structure no. 009627

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Alabama River Rel. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 10 over Alabama River Rel. in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,493 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesAlabama River Rel.
Location9.2 Mi. E. of Pine Hill
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96125, -87.42957
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2013)
Projected traffic4,493 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Alabama River Rel. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Alabama River Rel. 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 Alabama River Rel. carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Alabama River Rel.?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Alabama River Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.