SR 2 over Big Bear Creek
GoodColbert County, Alabama · 1.9 M E Al & Ms ST Line · Structure no. 017248
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 672 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,085
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Big Bear Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2024. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Big 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 Big Bear Creek carry?
About 4,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.