US Bridges

SR 10 over Little Turkey Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · .8 Mi. W. of Awin · Structure no. 014522

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Little Turkey Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location.8 Mi. W. of Awin
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84278, -86.95837
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2013)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2033
Trucks21%
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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Little Turkey 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 Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.