US Bridges

U.S. 72 over Relief No 2

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.7 MI West Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 016230

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 72 over Relief No 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 72 over Relief No 2 in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,719 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,007 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 72
CrossesRelief No 2
Location1.7 MI West Tenn ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96966, -85.74119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,719 (2021)
Projected traffic15,007 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 72 over Relief No 2 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 72 over Relief No 2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 72 over Relief No 2 carry?

About 10,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 72 over Relief No 2?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 72 over Relief No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.