SR 2 over Buzzard Roost Creek
FairColbert County, Alabama · 4.7 M E Al & Ms ST Line · Structure no. 010538
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Buzzard Roost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Buzzard Roost Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,894 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Buzzard Roost Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Buzzard Roost 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 Buzzard Roost Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Buzzard Roost Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Buzzard Roost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.