US Bridges

SR 10 over Sturdivant Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi. E. of Awin · Structure no. 014524

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Sturdivant Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Sturdivant 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,849 by 2033. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesSturdivant Creek
Location2.3 Mi. E. of Awin
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83803, -86.90938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2013)
Projected traffic1,849 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Sturdivant Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 10 over Sturdivant 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 Sturdivant Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Sturdivant Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Sturdivant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.