US Bridges

SR 2 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 3.7 M E JCT SR 2 & SR247 · Structure no. 016123

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Little Bear Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,320 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,112 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR 2
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location3.7 M E JCT SR 2 & SR247
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70977, -87.75407
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,320 (2024)
Projected traffic10,112 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Little Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.