US Bridges

SR 10 over Alabama River

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 6 MI W of Camden · Structure no. 009987

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Alabama River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 10 over Alabama River 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,493 by 2033. The structure is 2,322 ft (707.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesAlabama River
Location6 MI W of Camden
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96501, -87.41489
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,322 ft (707.7 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$17.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Alabama River built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Alabama River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Alabama River carry?

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

How long is SR 10 over Alabama River?

The structure is 2,322 ft (707.7 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Alabama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.