US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1 MI W JCT US 72 * SR 117 · Structure no. 014497

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
528 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,086
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,086 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,720 by 2042. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 72; SR 2
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1 MI W JCT US 72 * SR 117
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84007, -85.83185
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,086 (2022)
Projected traffic19,720 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek carry?

About 14,086 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 72; SR 2 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.