US Bridges

SR 10 over Branch

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3.7 Mi. W. of Camden · Structure no. 009988

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,598 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesBranch
Location3.7 Mi. W. of Camden
RouteState Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98531, -87.3593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2013)
Projected traffic4,598 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Branch carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.