US Bridges

SR 2 over Dry Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 1 M E JCT SR 2 & SR247 · Structure no. 008657

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over Dry Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,485 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,881 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 M E JCT SR 2 & SR247
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71956, -87.80077
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic6,485 (2024)
Projected traffic7,881 by 2033
Trucks19%
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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 6,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.