US Bridges

SR 2 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 4 MI E JCT SR 2 & SR 13 · Structure no. 008949

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Four Mile Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 89 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 17,560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,342 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location4 MI E JCT SR 2 & SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85958, -87.48467
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic17,560 (2024)
Projected traffic21,342 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$903,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SR 2 over Four 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 Four Mile Creek carry?

About 17,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.