US Bridges

US 72; SR 2 over Sequatchie Valley RR

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 016270

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72; SR 2 over Sequatchie Valley RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72; SR 2 over Sequatchie Valley RR in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,513 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,118 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 72; SR 2
CrossesSequatchie Valley RR
Location0.2 MI S Tenn ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98547, -85.72221
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,513 (2021)
Projected traffic9,118 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72; SR 2 over Sequatchie Valley RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72; SR 2 over Sequatchie Valley RR 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 Sequatchie Valley RR carry?

About 6,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 72; SR 2 over Sequatchie Valley RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 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 Sequatchie Valley RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.