US Bridges

SR 10 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. E. of Pine Hill · Structure no. 009986

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,010
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Beaver Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,223 by 2033. The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0 Mi. E. of Pine Hill
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98969, -87.54182
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2013)
Projected traffic5,223 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.