US Bridges

SR 2 over Royal Avenue

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 3 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 133 · Structure no. 004756

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Royal Avenue is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over Royal Avenue in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,576 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesRoyal Avenue
Location3 M W JCT SR 2 & SR 133
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80656, -87.66411
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,170 (2024)
Projected traffic13,576 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Royal Avenue built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Royal Avenue 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 Royal Avenue carry?

About 11,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Royal Avenue?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Royal Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.