US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Yellow Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT Jc Route 63 · Structure no. 011385

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Yellow Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Yellow Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,280 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,192 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 72; SR 2
CrossesYellow Branch
Location0.1 MI E JCT Jc Route 63
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60855, -86.26918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,280 (2023)
Projected traffic10,192 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72; SR 2 over Yellow Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Yellow Branch 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 September 2024.

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

About 7,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 72; SR 2 over Yellow Branch?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Yellow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.