US Bridges

SR 2 over Ashe Boulevard

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Colbert County, Alabama · 0.8 M N JCT SR2 & SR184 · Structure no. 020514

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Ashe Boulevard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Ashe Boulevard in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 18,856 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,898 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesAshe Boulevard
Location0.8 M N JCT SR2 & SR184
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75417, -87.66749
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,856 (2024)
Projected traffic30,898 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Ashe Boulevard built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Ashe Boulevard 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 Ashe Boulevard carry?

About 18,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Ashe Boulevard?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Ashe Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.