US 72; SR 2 over Abandoned RR Spur
FairJackson County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E JCT SR279 * US72 · Structure no. 011787
- 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.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.