US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River
FairJackson County, Alabama · 4.2 MI E JCT US72 * SR65 · Structure no. 013564
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 610 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,523
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,523 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,332 by 2043. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River carry?
About 9,523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River?
The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Paint Rock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.