US Bridges

SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · JCT SR 2 & SR 20 · Structure no. 001709

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 27,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,848 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSR 20 & Tn Rv Relief
LocationJCT SR 2 & SR 20
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79166, -87.67288
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,850 (2024)
Projected traffic33,848 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief carry?

About 27,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over SR 20 & Tn Rv Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.