US Bridges

US72 SR2 over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.3 MI E JCT US 72 * SR65 · Structure no. 012139

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,418
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US72 SR2 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US72 SR2 over Stream in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 16,418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,985 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS72 SR2
CrossesStream
Location2.3 MI E JCT US 72 * SR65
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64889, -86.32444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,418 (2023)
Projected traffic22,985 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US72 SR2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US72 SR2 over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US72 SR2 over Stream carry?

About 16,418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US72 SR2 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US72 SR2 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.