US Bridges

US 72 SR 2 over Relief No 2

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.7 MI West Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 016268

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
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

US 72 SR 2 over Relief No 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 SR 2 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 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 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 72 SR 2
CrossesRelief No 2
Location1.7 MI West Tenn ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96953, -85.74079
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,719 (2021)
Projected traffic15,007 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72 SR 2 over Relief No 2 built?

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

What condition is US 72 SR 2 over Relief No 2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 72 SR 2 over Relief No 2 carry?

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

How long is US 72 SR 2 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 72 SR 2 over Relief No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.