SR 2 over Little Bear Creek
FairColbert County, Alabama · 3.7 M E JCT SR 2 & SR247 · Structure no. 008658
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over Little Bear 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 8,320 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,112 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Little Bear 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 Little Bear Creek carry?
About 8,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.