US Bridges

CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi. S.E. Hwy. #96 · Structure no. 005418

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-2
CrossesCoal Fire Creek
Location2.6 Mi. S.E. Hwy. #96
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55521, -87.94733
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic386 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-2 over Coal Fire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.