US Bridges

US 72 SR 2 over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT Jc Route 11 · Structure no. 011180

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72 SR 2 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 72 SR 2 over Stream in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 15,167 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,234 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesUS 72 SR 2
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E JCT Jc Route 11
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62144, -86.16417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,167 (2023)
Projected traffic21,234 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72 SR 2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72 SR 2 over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 72 SR 2 over Stream carry?

About 15,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 72 SR 2 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 72 SR 2 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.