US 72; SR 2 over Mud Creek
FairJackson County, Alabama · 7.0 MI W JCT SR117 * US72 · Structure no. 013879
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 328 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,827
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72; SR 2 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 13,827 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,358 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Mud 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 72; SR 2 over Mud Creek carry?
About 13,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 72; SR 2 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.