US Bridges

SR 10 over Straight Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3.8 Mi. E. of Oak Hill · Structure no. 012642

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Straight Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Straight Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 10
CrossesStraight Creek
Location3.8 Mi. E. of Oak Hill
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.89201, -87.03292
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Straight 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 Straight Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 10 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.