US Bridges

SR 2 over Buzzard Roost Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 4.7 M E Al & Ms ST Line · Structure no. 010539

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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CarriesSR 2
CrossesBuzzard Roost Creek
Location4.7 M E Al & Ms ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76208, -88.03379
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2024)
Projected traffic5,894 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.