US Bridges

US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.5 MI East of SR 117 · Structure no. 017192

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,843
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54 in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,843 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,180 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS 72 SR 2
CrossesCxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54
Location2.5 MI East of SR 117
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88742, -85.81097
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,843 (2023)
Projected traffic8,180 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54 carry?

About 5,843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 72 SR 2 over Cxs R.R.* Co. Rd. 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.