US Bridges

SR 35 over US 72; SR 2

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · JCT US 72 * SR 35 · Structure no. 010573

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over US 72; SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over US 72; SR 2 in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,248 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,347 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesUS 72; SR 2
LocationJCT US 72 * SR 35
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66332, -86.01411
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,248 (2021)
Projected traffic14,347 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over US 72; SR 2 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over US 72; SR 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over US 72; SR 2 carry?

About 10,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over US 72; SR 2?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over US 72; SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.