US Bridges

SR 2 over Spring Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 1.7 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 13 · Structure no. 006539

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,545
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 2 over Spring Creek 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 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 10,545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,816 by 2033. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.7 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71541, -87.69836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,545 (2024)
Projected traffic12,816 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Spring Creek carry?

About 10,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.