State Route 10 (SR 10) is a major west–east

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in the

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, running for through the southern part of the state. It is the lowest even-numbered route in the state that is not an

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partner route assigned to a

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. It is also the only signed state route that extends from the

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state line to the

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state line. The western terminus of the route is in northwestern Choctaw County near the community of Yantley, where it serves as a continuation of Mississippi Highway 19 (MS 19). The eastern terminus of the route is in Henry County near Shorterville. Once in Georgia, the route is designated as

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(SR 37).

Route description

SR 10 begins its eastward journey at the Mississippi state line near Lisman, where it continues westward as

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. The highway passes through several small towns, including Butler and Sweet Water as it approaches its interchange with

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(SR 13) in Dixons Mills. West of its interchange with Interstate 65 (I-65) at exit 128 in Greenville, the route passes through the Black Belt, traditionally one of the poorer areas of the state. SR 10 then passes through Luverne,

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, and

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, before reaching the

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at the Georgia state line, where it continues eastward as

. There is a low () clearance under a railroad underpass in Greenville.

Major intersections

Greenville truck route

Alabama State Route 10 Truck (SR 10 Truck) is a

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of SR 10 around downtown Greenville. The highway runs between SR 10 and

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on the west side of town to SR 10, and SR 185 Truck east of the community. The truck route allows large vehicles to bypass the roundabout at the county courthouse downtown.

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{{Attached KML, display=title,inline 010 Transportation in Henry County, Alabama Transportation in Barbour County, Alabama Transportation in Pike County, Alabama Transportation in Crenshaw County, Alabama Transportation in Butler County, Alabama Transportation in Wilcox County, Alabama Transportation in Marengo County, Alabama Transportation in Choctaw County, Alabama Transportation in Clay County, Alabama

Route description

Major intersections

Greenville truck route

See also

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