US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek
FairJackson County, Alabama · JCT Wbl US 72 * SR 279 · Structure no. 011389
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 709 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,281
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,281 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,993 by 2043. The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek carry?
About 9,281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek?
The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72; SR 2 over SR 279 * Roseberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.