US Bridges

CR 312 over SR 2

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 4.9 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 247 · Structure no. 020043

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 312 over SR 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 312 over SR 2 in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,282 by 2034. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 312
CrossesSR 2
Location4.9 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 247
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73412, -87.89731
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,780 (2024)
Projected traffic8,282 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 312 over SR 2 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 312 over SR 2 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 CR 312 over SR 2 carry?

About 12,780 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 312 over SR 2?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 312 over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.