US Bridges

SR 10 over Bear Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. W. of Pine Apple · Structure no. 012644

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Bear 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W. of Pine Apple
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88419, -87.01995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2013)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.