US Bridges

SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. W of Pine Apple · Structure no. 012645

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesBear Creek Relief
Location1.7 Mi. W of Pine Apple
RouteState Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88269, -87.01526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Bear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.