US Bridges

SR 2 over Cane Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 1.7 M W JCT SR 2 & SR247 · Structure no. 017978

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Cane Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,320 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR 2
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.7 M W JCT SR 2 & SR247
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72949, -87.84657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic6,320 by 2033
Trucks22%
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Cane 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 Cane Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.