US Bridges

SR 2 over CO RD 65 & Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 3.3 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 13 · Structure no. 006537

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over CO RD 65 & Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over CO RD 65 & Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 9,505 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,552 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesCO RD 65 & Branch
Location3.3 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71152, -87.72337
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,505 (2024)
Projected traffic11,552 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over CO RD 65 & Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over CO RD 65 & Branch 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 CO RD 65 & Branch carry?

About 9,505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over CO RD 65 & Branch?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over CO RD 65 & Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.