US Bridges

SR 2 over Tanyard Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 2 M W JCT SR 2 & SR247 · Structure no. 009588

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Tanyard Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,312 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesTanyard Creek
Location2 M W JCT SR 2 & SR247
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73258, -87.87156
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,130 (2024)
Projected traffic12,312 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Tanyard Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Tanyard 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 Tanyard Creek carry?

About 10,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.