US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Sauty Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT Jc Route 114 · Structure no. 011388

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Sauty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Sauty Creek 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 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 7,288 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,203 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 72; SR 2
CrossesSauty Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Jc Route 114
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61764, -86.11197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,288 (2023)
Projected traffic10,203 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72; SR 2 over Sauty Creek built?

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

What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Sauty Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 7,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 72; SR 2 over Sauty Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Sauty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.