US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E JCT SR279 * US72 · Structure no. 011786

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,606 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,048 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 72; SR 2
CrossesAbandoned RR Spur
Location2.5 MI E JCT SR279 * US72
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72885, -85.94251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,606 (2022)
Projected traffic12,048 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur carry?

About 8,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.