US Bridges

SR 2 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E JCT SR 2 & SR 13 · Structure no. 006909

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Six Mile Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 23,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,233 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT SR 2 & SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85943, -87.52727
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic23,230 (2024)
Projected traffic28,233 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Six Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 23,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.