US Bridges

SR 2 over Southern RR

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N JCT SR 2 & SR 13 · Structure no. 005441

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over Southern RR in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 13,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,261 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.9 MI N JCT SR 2 & SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72448, -87.6678
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,380 (2024)
Projected traffic16,261 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Southern RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Southern RR carry?

About 13,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Southern RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.