US Bridges

SR 117 over US 72

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · JCT US 72 * SR 117 · Structure no. 015229

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over US 72 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 117 over US 72 in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,549 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,969 by 2041. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesSR 117
CrossesUS 72
LocationJCT US 72 * SR 117
RouteState Highway 117
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8545, -85.82344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,549 (2021)
Projected traffic4,969 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over US 72 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over US 72 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 117 over US 72 carry?

About 3,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over US 72?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 over US 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.