US Bridges

County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.5MI East of CR19 on CR2 · Structure no. 019548

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesLittle Reedy Creek
Location1.5MI East of CR19 on CR2
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43206, -87.74521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1995)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Little Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.